MEA slams ‘misleading propaganda’ after protests outside Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal added that no attempt was made to breach the fence of the High Commission.

Updated on: Dec 21, 2025, 18:06:22 IST

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The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a clarification after protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Sunday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday has stated that no attempt was made to breach the fence of the High Commission.

A security official stands guard outside the Bangladesh High Commission following protests in Bangladesh after the death of leader Sharif Osman Hadi, in New Delhi (ANI)

“We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media on the incident. The fact is that about 20-25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December and raised slogans in protest against the horrendous killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, while also calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh,” said MEA.

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“There was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time. The police stationed at the spot dispersed the group after a few minutes. Visual evidence of these events is available publicly for all to see. India is committed to ensure the safety of foreign Missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention,” the statement added further.

Unrest in Bangladesh

Following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, widespread unrest took over Bangladesh earlier this week. Protestors stormed Dhaka and nearby regions after the leader's death was confirmed by the Yunus-led interim government.

Osman Hadi, the spokesperson for Inqilab Mancha, was critically injured after an assassination attempt in Dhaka on December 12. The leader was later airlifted to Singapore for treatment but succumbed to his injuries, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore.

His death sparked massive public outrage as Muhammad Yunus vowed justice and "no leniency" towards the killers.

Amid this unrest, Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, was lynched by a mob over alleged blasphemy, and his body was set on fire on Friday.

The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation in India, prompting mass protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.

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