Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Pawan Badhe to convey what it called “serious concern” over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent interaction with the Indian media.

According to the state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), the ministry formally protested what it described as India’s decision to “allow” the ex-premier to engage with journalists while facing trial back home. The statement said Hasina was a “notorious fugitive” who is currently being tried “for committing crimes against humanity.”

The move comes at a time of growing political unrest in Bangladesh. The Awami League, Hasina’s party, has announced a nationwide daylong lockdown for Thursday, calling on citizens from all walks of life to join the programm

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