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India Recalls Diplomats' Families from Bangladesh Amid Security Concerns

India has advised dependents of its mission and post officials in Bangladesh to return home as a precautionary measure due to the security situation, though the missions remain fully operational. The move follows security threats and communal violence, including the killing of Islamist youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2025. India has expressed deep concern over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took office. Official data from Bangladesh for 2025 documents 645 incidents involving minority communities, with 71 identified as having communal elements.

Key Points: India Recalls Officials' Dependents from Bangladesh: Security

  • Security advisory for dependents
  • Rising communal violence in Bangladesh
  • Concerns for minority safety
  • Mission remains operational
  • Data shows 645 minority incidents in 2025
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India asks dependents of Mission, Post officials in Bangladesh to return home: Sources

India advises dependents of mission officials in Bangladesh to return home amid security threats and rising communal violence against minorities.

"We continue to witness a disturbing pattern of recurring attacks on minorities - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, January 21

In light of the security situation, India has advised dependents of Mission and Post officials in Bangladesh to return home as a precautionary measure, sources stated.

The sources added that the Indian Mission and all Posts continue to remain open and fully operational.

Indian missions have been facing security threats, especially in the aftermath of the killing of Islamist youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2025. It spread after rumours were circulated that the shooters of Hadi had fled to India; however, later, one of the accused released a video claiming that he was in a Gulf country

India is also raising concerns over the safety of minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh, since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus assumed office following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024 after the students led apprising.

On January 9, India called on Bangladesh to firmly deal with communal incidents in the country. "We continue to witness a disturbing pattern of recurring attacks on minorities as well as their homes and businesses by extremists," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said.

According to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the reported cases of communal violence stood at 51, including 10 murders, in December 2025 alone.

At least seven members of the Hindu community have been killed in Bangladesh since December, according to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.

The India's advisory comes as the Bangladesh interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus on Monday released details on incidents affecting minority communities and the broader law and order situation in the country during 2025.

According to an official review of police records shared by the chief adviser of the interim government, Mohammad Yunus, on social media, a year-long review of official police records from January to December 2025 documents 645 incidents involving members of minority communities. The data was compiled from verified First Information Reports, General Diaries, charge sheets and investigation updates nationwide.

Explaining the classification of the cases, the statement said, "The findings show that 71 incidents were identified as having communal elements, while 574 incidents were assessed as non-communal in nature. Communal incidents primarily involved vandalism or desecration of religious sites and idols, along with a small number of other offences."

- ANI

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Priya S
Very sad to read about the attacks on our Hindu brothers and sisters in Bangladesh. The numbers are shocking. Hope the interim government takes strong action to protect them. India's advisory is a necessary step given the security threats.
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Rohit P
While the safety of officials is important, I hope this move doesn't further strain our relationship with Bangladesh. We share deep cultural and historical ties. Diplomacy should continue, but security comes first. A delicate balance.
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Sarah B
The data shared by the interim government is interesting - they claim most incidents are non-communal. But even 71 communal incidents in a year is 71 too many. The focus must be on preventing all violence, regardless of classification.
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Vikram M
This is a clear signal. When a country asks families of diplomats to return, it means the ground situation is volatile. Rumours about shooters fleeing to India are dangerous and can whip up anti-India sentiment. Hope things calm down soon.
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Kavya N
As an Indian, my heart goes out to the minority communities facing violence. No one should live in fear because of their faith. India is right to raise its voice, but the solution has to come from within Bangladesh. Strength to all those affected. 🙏
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Michael C
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