Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Despite India dismissing claims made by sections of the Bangladeshi media over incidents at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 20, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday issued a statement rejecting any pattern of broader attacks on minorities following the lynching of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh.

The statement alleged that the protestors carried out their activities right outside the High Commission, and that the High Commission had not been informed in advance about the organised event.

The statement also noted New Delhi's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all Bangladeshi diplomatic posts in the country.

These remarks from the Bangladeshi side come moments after th...