Hasina’s stay in India has already become a major irritant in bilateral ties and the escalating protests in both countries are likely to deteriorate the atmosphere. Experts point out that India and Bangladesh are neighbours who need each other and it’s time for the rhetoric to be toned down.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with Bangladesh's interim acting Foreign Secretary, Riaz Hamidullah, in Dhaka today, following heightened diplomatic tensions. The meeting came a day after protesters attacked the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala,

Bangladesh has summoned India's High Commissioner, Pranoy Varma, following protests and vandalism at its Agartala mission.