Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, amid concerns over the security of Bangladeshi missions in India.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam summoned the Indian High Commissioner, reported Prothom Alo.
According to Foreign Ministry sources, Verma was summoned due to the emerging security situation surrounding Bangladesh missions in various parts of India. He was requested to strengthen security at Bangladesh missions across various locations in India.
“Bangladesh condemns such acts of premeditated violence or intimidation against diplomatic establishments, which not only endanger the safety of diplomatic personnel but also undermine the principles of mutual respect and values of peace and tolerance,” the ministry said.
Sources said that Verma has been requested to ensure strengthened security for Bangladesh missions located in various parts of India.
It also called on the Indian government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents and take necessary measures to prevent their recurrence.
This marks the second time in the past 10 days that Verma has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The neighbouring country’s envoy has been summoned at least six times over various incidents during the tenure of the interim government.
Verma was last summoned to the Foreign Ministry on December 14.
“The Government of Bangladesh expects the Government of India to immediately take appropriate steps in accordance with its international and diplomatic obligations to safeguard the dignity and security of diplomatic personnel and establishments,” the ministry stated.
The incidents include vandalism at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri on 22 December 2025 and a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December 2025.
