Overview

• India’s Ministry of External Affairs called Dhaka’s press statement “misplaced,” saying it is unaware of any anti‑Bangladesh activities by Awami League figures in India and does not permit political operations targeting other countries from its territory.
• Bangladesh’s interim foreign ministry alleged Awami League‑linked offices were set up in New Delhi and Kolkata and urged their immediate closure, warning the purported activities could strain bilateral ties.
• New Delhi coupled its denial with a renewed expectation that Bangladesh hold free, fair and inclusive elections at the earliest to determine the people’s mandate.
• Dhaka’s statement cited an alleged July 21 outreach attempt at the Delhi Press Club under the banner of an NGO, where booklets critical of the Yunus administration were reportedly distributed.
• The dispute follows the May 2025 ban on all Awami League activity by Bangladesh’s interim government and comes as former prime minister Sheikh Hasina remains in exile in India.