Bangladesh Expresses Concerns Over Security Of Diplomatic Missions In India

The government of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the “violent demonstration and attack” by a large group of protesters from the Hindu Sangharsh Samity of Agartala on Monday at the premises of the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh issued a statement on Monday evening expressing deep concern over the incident.

The statement said that all members of the Assistant High Commission were left with a profound sense of insecurity following the attack.

“This particular act in Agartala is a violation of the inviolability of diplomatic missions, as mandated by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961,” the statement said.

The Bangladeshi government emphasized that it is the responsibility of the host government to ensure the protection of diplomatic missions from any form of intrusion or damage.

“The government of Bangladesh calls upon the government of India to take immediate action to address this incident, conduct a thorough investigation, and prevent any further acts of violence against the diplomatic missions of Bangladesh in India,” the statement urged.

The ministry also highlighted the importance of safeguarding the safety and security of diplomats, non-diplomatic staff members, and their families.