India has summoned Bangladesh's acting High Commissioner, expressing concern over recent statements by Bangladesh authorities that 'portray India negatively' and hold New Delhi responsible for internal governance issues.

The diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh has intensified over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's irresponsible statements while sitting in New Delhi. Reacting sharply, Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry handed over a protest note to India's Acting High Commissioner in Dhaka, conveying deep concern and serious reservation over her comments.

New Delhi further blames Bangladesh for persistent negativity surrounding ties, while underlining its desire for a 'constructive and mutually beneficial relationship' with Dhaka.

Bangladesh has asked India to stop ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making "false and fabricated" comments while she is in the country, its foreign ministry said. Hasina fled to India in August following violent protests that killed more than 1,

New Delhi Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were “false and fabricated” statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought “appropriate measures” to stop her from making “incendiary” remarks on social media.

Bangladesh has condemned deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's statements about vandalism at her father's house, calling them false and hurtful to the nation's sentiments. The foreign ministry summoned India's acting envoy,