On Monday, India summoned Nural Islam, the deputy high commissioner of Bangladesh, according to ANI reports. This diplomatic move followed the prior summoning of India’s high commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, by the Bangladeshi foreign ministry.
In their statement, the Bangladesh foreign ministry, represented by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md Jashim Uddin, expressed deep concerns over the recent actions of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh border. After his meeting with the Bangladeshi foreign minister, High Commissioner Verma reiterated India’s commitment to maintaining a crime-free border, addressing challenges related to smuggling and criminal activities while seeking to enhance security through discussions on border fencing.
Complicating matters, a PTI report noted that Bangladesh accused India of constructing fences at five locations along the border, which they claimed violated existing bilateral agreements.
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The tensions between the two countries have intensified, particularly following the ouster of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has reportedly taken refuge in India. Her departure has coincided with increased incidents of violence targeting minority Hindus in Bangladesh, sparking concerns over communal unrest. The Bangladesh government has stated that the majority of these incidents since August 4 were politically motivated rather than communal in nature, with reports suggesting over 2,010 instances of such violence occurring after Hasina’s exit amid a wave of protests.
This ongoing situation underscores the delicate diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, as both nations navigate complex issues impacting their border security and humanitarian conditions.