India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi on Wednesday, citing security threats to its embassy in Dhaka and recent anti-India remarks by Bangladeshi politicians. The move came less than 12 hours after a high-profile Victory Day reception at the Bangladesh High Commission, where both nations celebrated their shared history and wartime alliance. Officials in Delhi expressed concern over what they described as extremist groups in Bangladesh creating a ‘false narrative’ against India and warned of deteriorating security conditions. The summons followed a series of reciprocal diplomatic protests between the two neighbors, including Dhaka’s earlier summoning of India’s envoy over alleged interference in Bangladesh’s upcoming elections. Analysts note that the exchange underscores growing mistrust between the interim government in Dhaka and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. The episode highlights the fragility of bilateral ties despite deep historical links. Observers expect further diplomatic caution as both sides navigate sensitive political transitions and regional security anxieties ahead of Bangladesh’s national polls.