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India Warns Bangladesh Amid Rising Tensions and Protests

12/17/2025

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India expressed strong concerns to Bangladesh about a worsening security situation and threats to its mission in Dhaka.
The concerns followed Bangladesh's protest against remarks by Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister, during her time in India, which could affect the parliamentary elections on February 12.
Hasina fled to India amid mass protests last year, leading to her sentencing in absentia for a crackdown on dissent.
Protests demanding Hasina's return occurred near the Indian High Commission.
The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka suspended operations due to security issues.

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India expressed strong concerns to Bangladesh about a worsening security situation and threats to its mission in Dhaka.
The concerns followed Bangladesh's protest against remarks by Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister, during her time in India, which could affect the parliamentary elections on February 12.
Hasina fled to India amid mass protests last year, leading to her sentencing in absentia for a crackdown on dissent.
Protests demanding Hasina's return occurred near the Indian High Commission.
The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka suspended operations due to security issues.