Bangladesh recalls High Commissioner from India amid strained bilateral ties

Bangladesh recalls High Commissioner from India amid strained bilateral ties

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Reaz Hamidullah reached Dhaka overnight following an "urgent call" from the foreign ministry amid strained bilateral ties, reports said late Monday.

"In view of the recent situation in bilateral ties with India, Bangladesh High Commissioner in New Delhi M Reaz Hamidullah was called to Dhaka on an urgent basis," mass-circulation daily Prothom Alo reported.

Quoting an unnamed "responsible source" in the foreign office, the newspaper said Hamidullah reached Dhaka on Monday night in response to the call.

"He has been summoned to Dhaka for discussions on the recent situation of bilateral relations," the report said.