Tension continues in Bangladesh, anger erupts on the streets outside the missions of Dhaka in India. top point india news

Last updated:December 23, 2025, 18:34 IST

Bangladesh erupts over Hadi’s death, India demands justice for Dipu Das: House of Hindu family burnt in Chattogram; Dhaka called Indian envoy, education advisor met Das’s family

Hadi was shot at close range on 12 December of Dhaka in the Bijaynagar region, a day after the Election Commission announced that the next national election would be held on February 12. He died of his injuries on 18 December.

His assassination sparked widespread protests that escalated into arson and vandalism targeting major media outlets and cultural institutions. A senior student leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) of Bangladesh, Motaleb Sikdar, He was shot and injured by unknown assailants in Khulna on Monday.

Amid the chaos, on December 18, Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was beaten to death by a mob and his body set on fire in Baluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on charges of blasphemy. The investigation revealed that he had not committed any blasphemous act. Gobinda Biswas, a Hindu rickshaw puller, was also attacked by a mob in Jhenaidah district of Khulna division on Friday because he wore a red sacred thread on his wrist, a symbol commonly worn by Hindus.

Bangladesh’s education advisor meets the family of Dipu Chandra Das

The Office of the Chief Adviser expressed deep sorrow over the recent murder of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and expressed its deepest condolences to his family. On the government side, Education Advisor Professor CR Abrar met the family in Mymensingh on Tuesday to assure them of the government’s sympathy and assistance during this difficult time.

“The Interim Government reiterates that this murder was a heinous criminal act that had no justification and has no place in Bangladeshi society. Allegations, rumours, or differences of belief can never condone violence, and no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands. The Government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The authority to investigate alleged crimes and ensure justice through due process rests solely with the State. 12 persons have been arrested. The interim government has directed that such acts of violence will be dealt with with full force of law. It calls on all communities, institutions and leaders to oppose attempts to create violence and unrest. “Calls for respect for the law. The Office of the Chief Counsel confirms that financial and welfare support will be provided to Dipu Chandra Das’s family, and the relevant authorities will remain in close contact with them in the times to come. The interim government reiterates its resolve to protect all citizens and ensure that justice is served.”

Bangladesh called the Indian ambassador

Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Prannoy Verma to express “serious concern” over previous protests outside its visa centres.

Dhaka said it called the envoy to express concern over “violent protests” outside other diplomatic missions and urged India to investigate the incidents. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday that the New Delhi demonstration included “20-25 youths”, who were dispersed by police after a few minutes, and said India was “committed to ensuring the security of foreign missions”.

Relations between the neighbors have deteriorated since ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled a pro-democracy rebellion last year and sought refuge in India. India says it is still considering Dhaka’s request to extradite Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia for her deadly crackdown on the insurgency. Bangladesh has been in political turmoil since the end of Hasina’s rule, with violence marring campaigning ahead of next year’s elections.

House of Hindu family burnt in Chattogram

A Hindu family house A fire was deliberately set in Chattogram’s Ravzan upazila late Tuesday night, destroying household property and killing a family’s pets, police and local residents said.

Bangladesh on alert, Tariq’s return

Bangladesh has been put on alert After the murder of Hadi and Sikdar. The most obvious focus of the security build-up is Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting president Tariq Rahman, who is set to return to the country after 17 years in exile.

His homecoming is widely seen as a politically significant moment, with the potential to reshape the opposition landscape ahead of significant political developments.

‘Elections will be held on time’: Yunus calls us

Chief Adviser Professor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus On Monday, US special envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gore informed that elections would be held on time for 2024 amid unrest in the country over the death of rebel leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

During a phone call, Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding general elections on 12 February and said the country was eagerly awaiting its voting rights, which were “stolen by the autocratic regime”, a reference to the Sheikh Hasina administration.

The chief adviser told Gore that Hasina’s supporters were allegedly spending millions of dollars to disrupt the electoral process and that their fugitive leader was inciting violence. However, he stressed that his government is “fully prepared” to deal with any challenge.

Professor Yunus said, “We have about 50 days before the elections. We want to conduct free, fair and peaceful elections. We want to make it remarkable.”

Indian visa services resume in Bangladesh

Indian Visa Services After a brief disruption due to security concerns, operations resumed across Bangladesh, with only the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Chittagong remaining suspended.

Visa services at the Chittagong center have been suspended from December 21 following a mob incident on the night of 18–19 December, raising concerns over the safety of diplomatic premises and personnel. All other Indian visa centers in Bangladesh are currently functioning normally, with applications being processed normally, officials said.

The suspension in Chittagong came amid heightened tensions following the death of Sharif Usman Hadi, a prominent youth leader and former student protest personality whose killing sparked unrest in several parts of the country. During the violence, several incidents of vandalism, including stone pelting, were reported at the residence of the Assistant Indian High Commissioner in Chittagong.

The Indian Visa Application Center in the port city said visa services would remain closed until further notice, adding that a decision on reopening would be taken after reviewing the local security situation.

Bangladesh suspends visa operations in Delhi, Siliguri

Bangladesh has suspended Visa operations temporarily in Delhi and Siliguri citing security concerns, an External Affairs Ministry official told ANI.

protests in india

New Delhi: Holding saffron flags and shouting slogans, hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal supporters broke barricades near the fortified Bangladesh High Commission on Tuesday and clashed with police. Many barricades fell into disrepair as police struggled to contain the crowd. Police presence was increased in the high-security area in the morning ahead of a protest announced by the Hindu right against the lynching of a Hindu man in the conflict-torn neighboring country.

Bengal: Hundreds of supporters of the pro-Hindutva organization tried to march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission here on Tuesday afternoon. Police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the protesters after they broke human and iron-rail barricades in an attempt to get closer to the Deputy High Commission office in central Kolkata’s Beckbagan. At least 12 protesters were arrested. Several protesters and police personnel suffered minor injuries in the clashes. The march titled ‘Hindu Hunkar Padyatra’ was organized under the banner of ‘Bongio Hindu Jagran Manch’, with the protesters carrying saffron flags and raising slogans against the alleged violence on minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The rally started from Sealdah and was moving towards the diplomatic office when the police stopped it in Bekbagan area and pushed the activists back.

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association on Tuesday protested against the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to either bring Hindus to India or ensure their safety there. The lawyers also demanded that illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants be expelled from Jammu.

Bhopal: Vishwa Hindu Parishad along with Bajrang Dal and other Hindu organizations protested in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal on Tuesday against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das.

Hyderabad: Several Hindu organizations led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Hyderabad protested in Kothapet on Tuesday.

Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) members who were protesting against the recent lynching and murder of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, and calling for strict action against targeted atrocities in Bangladesh.

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