Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Hasina; India Calls Ties 'Everlasting'

• Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by Bangladesh over "incendiary statements" by deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, currently in India.
• Verma affirmed India's relations with Bangladesh are "everlasting," not "transient," despite the summons.
• Bangladesh expressed "serious concern" and demanded Hasina's extradition, citing her death sentence for crimes against humanity.
• Dhaka also raised concerns about other Awami League members in India allegedly planning to disrupt upcoming Bangladesh elections.
• Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August 2024 after her government was toppled and faces a death sentence in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: India reaffirms strong ties with Bangladesh amid diplomatic tensions over Sheikh Hasina.