India tells diplomats' families to leave Bangladesh before Feb. 12 elections over security concerns, but Bangladesh denies any threat.

India has advised family members of its diplomats in Bangladesh to return home ahead of the February 12 general elections, citing precautionary security concerns linked to rising extremist activity and recent anti-India protests. Bangladesh denies any security threat, stating it received no formal warning and that Indian personnel and families remain safe. The foreign affairs adviser called the move India’s internal decision, emphasizing that all five Indian diplomatic posts in Bangladesh remain fully operational, including the High Commission in Dhaka, which recently hosted a Republic Day reception. India said the recall is temporary and subject to review.