India has refuted claims in Dhaka media regarding a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, labeling them as "misleading propaganda". The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on Sunday, December 21, 2025, clarifying the events of the previous day, December 20, 2025.

According to the MEA, a small group of approximately 20-25 individuals gathered outside the High Commission to protest the "horrendous killing" of Dipu Chandra Das, a member of the minority community, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The protestors raised slogans demanding the protection of minorities in Bangladesh. The MEA emphasized that there was no attempt to breach the fence or create any security threat. Police stationed at the site dispersed the group within a few minutes. The MEA also stated that visual evidence of the event is publicly available.

The MEA reiterated India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of foreign missions and posts within its territory, in accordance with the Vienna Convention. The ministry added that India is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and has conveyed its strong concerns to Bangladeshi authorities regarding attacks on minorities. India has also urged that the perpetrators of Dipu Chandra Das's killing be brought to justice.

The incident has occurred amid heightened tensions and a series of protests. Prior to this incident, security arrangements had already been reinforced at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. In December 2024, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raised concerns about the safety and welfare of minorities in Bangladesh during meetings with the country's leadership. He expressed India's apprehension over the increasing number of attacks and urged enhanced protection for vulnerable communities.

In a separate incident, the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, reportedly faced verbal threats during the protest. According to sources, the protesters, allegedly Indian citizens, shouted slogans in Bengali and Hindi, demanding security for Hindus and even calling for the High Commissioner's arrest. While no physical contact or vandalism occurred, the incident prompted an emergency meeting with the mission's Defense Wing.