Dhaka: A Kolkata-based religious organization called ‘Bengiya Hindu Jagran’ organized a violent protest outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.
On Thursday (November 28) afternoon, a large group of protesters organized a rally and demonstration that turned violent, with the protesters breaking through police barricades and reaching the premises of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission premises. The Bangladesh government has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the incident and called for ensuring the security of diplomatic and non-diplomatic Bangladeshi staff in the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its concern in a statement on Friday (November 29).
The statement details the incident and says that the protesters set fire to the national flag of Bangladesh and burnt an effigy of the Chief Adviser to the Bangladesh government.
The situation appears to be under control at the moment, the statement said, “However, there is a feeling of insecurity among all the members of the Deputy High Commission.”
The Bangladesh government strongly condemns the despicable act of desecrating the national flag of Bangladesh and burning the effigy of the Chief Adviser. The Bangladesh government has called on the Indian government to take necessary measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
Noting that the Bangladesh government condemns any violent act, the Ministry of External Affairs said the government calls on the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata and other diplomatic missions of Bangladesh in India, as well as its diplomatic and non-diplomatic staff.