Dhaka summons Indian envoy over security of Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions

The suspension follows protests outside the High Commission on Saturday, when around 20–25 demonstrators gathered to condemn the killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and demanded protection for minorities in Bangladesh. Indian authorities said the protesters were quickly dispersed. “There was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time,” Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, adding that police intervened within minutes. Dhaka, however, rejected the assertion. “Bangladesh has questioned how protesters were able to come so close to a diplomatic mission located in a secured enclave,” a source said.  Security-related disruptions have also affected Bangladesh missions outside the capital. The Assistant High Commission in Agartala suspended visa services on Sunday following demonstrations by the Tipra Motha Party and other groups. In Siliguri, visa services run by a private operator on behalf of Bangladesh were also halted after protests.The developments unfold against a backdrop of rising political violence in Bangladesh, less than two months ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. On Monday, Motaleb Sikdar, Khulna divisional chief of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was shot in the head in Khulna and remains hospitalised.The attack came days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, intensifying fears of targeted violence amid ongoing unrest. 



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