Prime Minister’s adviser Dr. Zahidur Rahman said he returned from India as an immediate act of protest. He made the statement on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Department of Information in Dhaka’s Secretariat, responding to a journalist’s question about his sudden return.

Rahman explained that he had traveled to India as a government representative, not in a personal capacity. He stated that an instant protest was necessary following the incident he faced there, prompting his decision to return. He added that Indian authorities made efforts to facilitate his entry, but he declined, considering it important to register a formal protest on behalf of the state. The adviser emphasized that the incident would not affect bilateral relations, noting that Dhaka seeks a rational relationship with New Delhi.

According to the report, the incident occurred at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, where Rahman experienced discourteous behavior.