The MEA also underlined its expectation that the interim government in Bangladesh would ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions

India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner, M Riaz Hamidullah, following a security threat to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.

India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to protest provocative anti-India remarks and alleged threats following comments by NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah.

The summons to the Bangladesh High Commissioner comes a day after a Bangladeshi leader threatened to isolate the Seven Sisters, referring to the north-eastern states.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and apprised him of India's strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, Says It Expects Yunus' Government to Ensure Safety of Indian Mission.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Bangladesh High Commissioner's attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka. World News | MEA Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, Says It Expects Yunus' Govt to Ensure Safety of Indian Mission.