India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Again Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

• India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week over security concerns for Indian missions.
• This followed Dhaka summoning Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to express "grave concern" over incidents at Bangladesh's diplomatic missions in India.
• Bangladesh cited "regrettable incidents" and "acts of vandalism" by "extremist elements" at its New Delhi High Commission (Dec 20) and Siliguri Visa Centre (Dec 22).
• India protested the "deteriorating security situation" around its missions in Bangladesh, attributing it to "extremist elements."
• India rejected a "false narrative" and urged Bangladesh's interim government to ensure mission safety and conduct thorough investigations.

Why It Matters: India and Bangladesh exchange diplomatic summons over mutual security concerns for their missions.