Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 18 Dec 2025,Thursday India Global
India closed two additional visa centers in Bangladesh's Rajshahi and Khulna due to deteriorating security conditions, following Dhaka center's closure. The decision follows radical Islamist protests near the Indian High Commission organized by "July Oikya" group. Despite India's concerns about rising anti-India sentiment, Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain dismissed threats made by National Citizens Party leader Hasnat Abdullah regarding India's "seven sisters" northeastern states, claiming he's not part of government. Hossain denied security deterioration despite radical elements organizing protests. Bangladesh rejected India's election advice, calling it unacceptable. Observers suggest radical groups backing Muhammad Yunus's interim government may derail elections to prolong unelected rule beyond February while scapegoating India.
