Bangladesh has recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, to Dhaka for discussions at a time when relations between the two neighbouring countries appear to be facing fresh tension. The recall has drawn attention in diplomatic circles, as it comes amid growing concern in India over a series of violent incidents targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh.
According to reports in the Bangladeshi media, Hamidullah flew back to Dhaka late on Monday night after receiving an urgent directive from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials in Dhaka have said that the envoy was asked to return so that the government could review recent developments and assess the current state of ties with India.
Sources familiar with the development said the discussions in Dhaka are expected to focus on how the recent incidents inside Bangladesh have affected regional perceptions, India’s public stand on the matter, and the diplomatic communication that has taken place over the past few weeks. The recall is being seen as part of a broader effort by the interim government in Bangladesh to take stock of external reactions to the situation inside the country. 
Over the past several weeks, tensions have reportedly grown mainly due to rising concern in India about attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh. Incidents involving violence against members of the Hindu community have led to strong responses from New Delhi as well as from social and political groups inside India.
Two recent mob attacks in Bangladesh have drawn particular attention. In one case, a young Hindu man named Amrit Mondal was allegedly lynched in the Kalimohar Union area. In another incident, Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death in Mymensingh after being accused of blasphemy. Reports later suggested that the accusation may have been false. Both deaths have added to anxieties about the safety of minority communities in the country, especially in the wake of the political unrest that unfolded last year.
The cases have sparked debate on whether religious minorities in Bangladesh are receiving adequate protection and whether local authorities are acting swiftly enough to prevent such incidents from escalating.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi has openly expressed concern over what it described as repeated instances of violence targeting minorities, including Hindus, Christians and Buddhists.
Briefing reporters, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was “deeply disturbed” by the reports emerging from Bangladesh. He stated that India was closely monitoring the situation and expected those responsible for the violence to be punished under the law.
The spokesperson also referred to what he described as a large number of reported attacks on minorities during the tenure of the interim government in Bangladesh. These reports include cases of arson, land-related disputes, threats and killings. He said India’s concerns were not political in nature but were based on documented incidents.
At the same time, New Delhi has strongly rejected claims that it is trying to promote an anti-Bangladesh narrative. Officials have said the government is simply responding to developments that cannot be ignored, especially when they involve the safety of vulnerable communities.
Earlier this month, the Indian government had summoned High Commissioner Hamidullah to convey its concerns directly. During that meeting, India urged the authorities in Dhaka to make sure that Indian diplomatic staff and property remain secure and that international obligations are fully respected.
Government officials have said that India values its relationship with Bangladesh but believes that frank communication is necessary when serious issues arise. The recall of the envoy to Dhaka indicates that Bangladesh is also reviewing its approach and wants to coordinate its response at the highest level.
