MEA Says Bangladesh Claim on ‘Awami League Offices in India’ is “Misplaced”

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:43pm on 20 Aug 2025,Wednesday India Global

India has rejected Bangladesh’s allegation that the banned Awami League has opened offices in New Delhi and Kolkata. The caretaker government in Dhaka, led by Muhammad Yunus, warned such activity could harm ties. It also accused ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and party leaders in India of planning events against Bangladesh’s interests. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was “not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities” and added, “The press statement by the interim government of Bangladesh is thus misplaced.” Ties remain tense as Bangladesh seeks Hasina’s extradition and India calls for free and fair elections. (PC: PTI)

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