A large protest erupted outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 23, led by members of the Hindu nationalist groups Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal. Demonstrators broke through security barricades and attempted to enter the diplomatic compound, prompting a strong response from Indian security forces. The protest was reportedly triggered by the killing of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and broader allegations of minority persecution. Authorities established a three-tier security perimeter around the High Commission, deploying police and paramilitary personnel to prevent escalation. India’s Ministry of External Affairs earlier described a smaller protest on December 20 as non-threatening, but Bangladesh has rejected that account, citing serious security lapses. Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain questioned how members of extremist groups could approach such a sensitive diplomatic zone without prior authorization. The incident risks straining bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, with Dhaka expected to raise the issue formally through diplomatic channels. Both governments are under pressure to ensure the safety of diplomatic missions and prevent further unrest.