India–Bangladesh relations are facing renewed strain after anti-India remarks by Bangladeshi politician Hasnat Abdullah raised serious security concerns. His comments warning that India’s northeastern “Seven Sisters” could be isolated amid instability in Bangladesh prompted New Delhi to summon Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected what it called false narratives and expressed concern over extremist threats near the Indian mission in Dhaka. India has temporarily closed its visa application centre in Bangladesh and heightened border security, particularly in Assam, as authorities closely monitor risks to regional stability and bilateral ties.