Bangladesh Turmoil: India's Army Chief Assured Amidst Violence, Minority Attacks.

• Indian and Bangladeshi Army Chiefs are in direct contact, discussing the ground situation to maintain border control.
• Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman assured General Dwivedi of the complete safety of Indian establishments in Bangladesh.
• Violence escalated across Bangladesh following the death of anti-India radical leader Sharif Usman Hadi, leading to attacks on media offices and a BNP leader's home.
• India expressed deep concern over increasing attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, and a recent incident where a Hindu youth was falsely accused of blasphemy and killed by a mob.
• India summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner, lodging a strong diplomatic protest over threats to the Indian High Commission and anti-India statements, emphasizing the interim government's responsibility for safety.

Why It Matters: India monitors Bangladesh crisis, seeks safety for citizens and minorities amidst escalating violence.