Bangladesh’s interim government has made a significant diplomatic reshuffle by recalling five envoys, including the ambassador to India, amidst major political changes in the country. Following weeks of violent protests, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus now leads the interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5.
Envoys in Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, New Delhi, and the United Nations in New York have been ordered to return to Dhaka immediately. The reason behind this sudden recall remains undisclosed. This move comes after the recall of the high commissioner to Britain, further highlighting the diplomatic adjustments in Bangladesh.
The political turmoil that led to Hasina’s ousting resulted in more than 700 deaths and strained relations with India, a neighboring country with shared borders and maritime boundaries. Moreover, minority groups in Bangladesh have reported attacks on Hindus post the political changes, but the government asserts that these incidents were politically driven rather than religiously motivated.