New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 17 -- India has summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to register a strong diplomatic protest over threats to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and a surge in anti-India statements by Bangladeshi political leaders.

The Ministry of External Affairs said the Bangladeshi envoy was formally conveyed India's grave concern over the worsening security situation in Bangladesh.

Particular emphasis was placed on the activities of extremist elements who have openly announced plans to create a security threat around the Indian Mission in Dhaka.

India, the ministry said, categorically rejects what it described as a false and dangerous narrative being pushed by extremist groups in conn...