India, Dec. 18 -- China's increasing footprint in Bangladesh, especially through infrastructure and port development and military cooperation, is a concern though the government is taking all measures to safeguard India's national interests, a key parliamentary panel said in a report issued on Thursday.

The report of the parliamentary committee on external affairs on "Future of India-Bangladesh relationship" was presented in both houses of Parliament a day after the external affairs ministry summoned the Bangladeshi envoy to express concern at the deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country.

Bilateral ties have witnessed unprecedented strain since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power in August 20...