Why the MEA Summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to formally lodge a diplomatic protest over threats to the Indian High Commission and provocative anti-India statements made by Bangladeshi leaders. India expressed its concern to Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah regarding the threat to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, without providing details about its nature. Earlier, in August 2024, India had evacuated non-essential staff and dependents from its High Commission amid widespread unrest.“The Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, HE Mr Riaz Hamidullah, was today (December 17, 2025) summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs and apprised of India’s strong concerns at the deteriorating

security environment in Bangladesh. His attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka," the MEA said in a statement.