The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday, December 21, 2025, categorically rejected reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media alleging a security breach at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described these reports as “misleading propaganda,” clarifying that while a protest did occur on Saturday, December 20, it was brief, peaceful, and posed no threat to the diplomatic mission.
The Protest: Facts vs. Narrative
According to the MEA’s official statement, the demonstration was a reaction to the recent wave of communal violence in the neighboring country.
- The Scale: A small group of approximately 20–25 youths gathered in front of the High Commission at Chanakyapuri on Saturday evening.3
- The Cause: The protesters raised slogans against the “horrendous killing” of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker who was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh on Friday.4
- Security Status: “There was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time,” Jaiswal stated. He added that the police stationed at the spot dispersed the group within a few minutes and that visual evidence of the incident is publicly available.
Context: The “Hadi Effect” and Minority Safety
The diplomatic friction comes at a time of extreme volatility in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.5
| Event | Details |
| Hadi’s Death | The spokesperson for Inqilab Mancha succumbed to gunshot wounds in Singapore on Thursday, triggering mass riots in Dhaka and attacks on media houses. |
| Mymensingh Killing | Amidst the unrest, Dipu Chandra Das was targeted over false blasphemy rumors, killed, and his body set on fire on a highway. |
| Dhaka’s Response | The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has condemned the lynching, but Hindu organizations in India have called for more robust security for minorities. |
Vienna Convention and Diplomatic Safety
The MEA underscored India’s legal obligations to protect foreign diplomats, especially as reports from Dhaka claimed that the High Commissioner, Riaz Hamidullah, had received verbal threats during the protest.6
- Official Stance: India remains fully committed to ensuring the safety of foreign Missions and Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
- Propaganda Warning: New Delhi urged the media to refrain from “unverified and inflammatory” reporting that could further strain bilateral ties during this sensitive transition period in Bangladesh.