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Bangladesh surprised by Indian defence minister’s call for military vigilance: Adviser

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Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain expressed surprise and concern following Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's directive to military commanders to monitor the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, questioning the nature of bilateral relations

Staff Correspondent

Publisted at 1:05 PM, Sun Sep 8th, 2024

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent instruction to the country's top military commanders to keep a close watch on the ongoing situation in Bangladesh is concerning, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain.

"We are concerned about the Indian defence minister’s remarks. However, more than being concerned, I am surprised. Why would he make such a statement? I do not believe that our relationship with India warrants such a stance under any circumstances," he said during a briefing on Sunday (8 September).

The adviser's comments highlight a growing sense of unease about the remarks and their potential impact on the diplomatic rapport between the two neighbouring nations.

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