Sangsad Bhaban, June 28 -- Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam on Sunday said newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi should have apologised for what he alleged was India's direct and indirect support for the Awami League government over the past 16 years.

Taking part in the general discussion on the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 in Parliament, Nahid also accused India of providing shelter to those responsible for the July mass uprising killings and the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi.

"The new Indian High Commissioner came to Bangladesh and began speaking sweetly about shared skies and lands. But we have not forgotten the last 16 years," he said.

According to Nahid, the envoy's first step should have b...