The crowd chanted anti-India slogans for a significant period, prompting intervention by Bangladeshi security forces. Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) personnel later used batons to disperse the protesters and restore order.
The protest comes amid ongoing violence and political unrest in Bangladesh during the tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Tensions have escalated following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a radical student leader and known anti-India activist.
Hadi, a prominent face of the student movement that helped oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, died days after being shot by unknown assailants.
His death has sparked new protests and increased anti-Indian rhetoric in parts of the country, including on the border.
Sources said slogans such as “Dilli na Dhaka? Dhaka Dhaka” were raised during the rally, reflecting a sharp rise in anti-India sentiment among certain groups.
Some political figures in Bangladesh have also made provocative comments in recent days, further fueling tensions.
Despite these developments, Bangladeshi citizens entering India through border checkpoints conveyed a different perspective.
Several passengers arriving in India said a large section of Bangladesh’s population does not support the ongoing unrest and wants stability to return.
Many emphasized that even amid the turmoil, ordinary citizens are keen to maintain cordial relations with India.
Travelers also pointed out that the atmosphere of unrest is not the same everywhere in Bangladesh.
According to them, incidents of violence and protests are more concentrated in Dhaka, while many other regions continue to function relatively normally.
They expressed hope that peace would be restored soon and bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh would remain intact.
Bangladeshi authorities, meanwhile, sought to allay concerns about the cross-border impact of the unrest.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police said there is no verified evidence to suggest that attackers involved in recent incidents had crossed into Indian territory.
Indian officials are closely monitoring the situation. Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla noted that the escalation appears to be linked to political developments, including possible elections in the coming months.
He said elements exploiting minority and anti-Indian sentiments were trying to advance their own interests.
Shringla added that India had conveyed its concerns to Bangladesh and emphasized that attacks on diplomatic institutions, threats to diplomats, property and minority communities would not be tolerated and that promoting anti-India activities would provoke a befitting response.
Authorities on both sides remain alert as the situation continues to evolve along the sensitive border region.
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