India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh,

Meanwhile, India will withdraw its diplomats' families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election.



Campaigning begins on Thursday for Bangladesh's election, which has sparked protests and counter-protests.



Ties between the South Asian neighbours soured after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India in 2024, ⁠following deadly protests.



India's withdrawal move was part of "internal readjustments".



It was not immediately clear ⁠when the families would return.



The foreign ministries of India and Bangladesh did not immediately respond to requests for comment.



In December, India summoned ⁠Bangladesh's high commissioner, or ambassador to voice its concern over what it called a deteriorating security situation there, particularly threats targeting the Indian mission in the capital, Dhaka.