Indian Foreign Secretary to Hold Talks in Bangladesh Following Concerns Over Minority Attacks

Vikram Misri's December 9 visit comes as India raises alarm over violence against Hindus and the arrest of an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on December 9 for Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart.
The visit follows rising tensions between the two nations over targeted violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
India has expressed concerns about extremist rhetoric and called on Bangladesh to ensure the protection of minority communities and uphold legal rights in ongoing cases.
The arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges has further strained relations, with his bail hearing postponed to January 2, 2025.
Bangladesh has recalled diplomatic officials from Agartala and Kolkata following protests near its missions in India, while both nations aim to address mutual concerns during the upcoming talks.