ASIATODAY.ID, NEW DELHI — Unrest in Bangladesh has crossed borders, igniting protests in India and escalating diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka, as demonstrators clashed with police outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in the Indian capital.
The protest was triggered by the lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, in the Bangladeshi city of Mymensingh last week. Das was allegedly killed following accusations of blasphemy against Islam, an incident that has sparked outrage among Hindu groups in India and renewed fears over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
“We’ll all become Dipu if we don’t raise our voices today,” one protester was quoted as saying by NDTV, reflecting the emotional intensity of the demonstration on December 23, 2025.
Tensions flared as protesters attempted to scale security barricades surrounding the Bangladeshi mission, leading to scuffles with local police. Authorities eventually restored order, but the incident prompted swift diplomatic fallout.
Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy
On Tuesday, Bangladesh summoned India’s envoy to Dhaka, protesting what it described as “premeditated acts of intimidation” against its diplomatic missions in two Indian cities.
“Bangladesh condemns all forms of violence or threats against diplomatic establishments,” the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
India, in response, insisted it has never allowed its territory to be used for hostile activities against Bangladesh, seeking to contain the growing diplomatic strain.
Unrest Deepens After Political Turmoil
Bangladesh has been gripped by renewed violence since the death of a key figure linked to the 2024 uprising, who succumbed to gunshot wounds earlier this month. That uprising led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ending her Awami League’s 15-year rule.
The latest unrest has already triggered a tit-for-tat diplomatic exchange, with both Dhaka and New Delhi summoning each other’s envoys.
International Alarm Bells
The deteriorating situation has drawn international concern.
“We are very concerned about the violence we are seeing in Bangladesh,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters on Tuesday.
Russia has also urged restraint. Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin called on Dhaka to defuse tensions with India “as soon as possible,” stressing the historical ties between the two neighbors.
“Since 1971, Bangladesh’s independence was closely linked to India’s support, with Russia standing alongside both,” Khozin said. “Mutual trust and confidence must guide relations.”
Elections Loom Amid Uncertainty
Bangladesh is set to hold national elections on February 12, but uncertainty clouds the process. Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, which governed for more than a decade before being toppled in the uprising, has been barred from contesting, raising questions about political stability and inclusiveness.
As violence persists and diplomatic tensions simmer, observers warn that Bangladesh’s internal crisis risks further regional spillover, with consequences extending well beyond its borders. (RT)
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