MEA debunks ‘misleading propaganda’ over protest outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday debunked the misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladeshi media over alleged protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on December 20, clarifying that there was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation.

The MEA clarified that about 20-25 youth had gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and raised slogans in protest against the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh.

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“We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladeshi media on the incident. The fact is that about 20–25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December 2025 and raised slogans in protest against the horrendous killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, while also calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh,” MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement.

He clarified that there was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time.

“The police stationed at the spot dispersed the group after a few minutes. Visual evidence of these events is available publicly for all to see. India is committed to ensuring the safety of foreign Missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention,” the statement said.

The MEA spokesperson further stated that India continues to keep a close watch on the evolving situation in Bangladesh.

“Our officials remain in touch with the Bangladesh authorities and have conveyed to them our strong concerns over the attacks on minorities. We have also urged that the perpetrators of the barbaric killing of Das be brought to justice,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, India suspended visa operations at its Visa Application Centre in Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh, amid heightened tensions in the country over the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

Following the death of Hadi, the country plunged into chaos with large-scale violence erupting in several parts of the country. A section of people alleged an Indian hand behind the murder and targeted minority Hindus.

A mob captured Dipu Chandra Das and lynched him to death over allegations of blasphemy. The mob later hanged his body and set it on fire, raising concerns over the safety of the minority community in the country.