Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- India summoned Bangladesh high commissioner to Delhi to convey "strong concerns" over security environment in Bangladesh and alleged threats to the Indian mission in Dhaka, amid diplomatic "tension".

Dhaka dispels such concerns, and also takes exception to New Delhi's uncalled-for remarks on modalities of Bangladesh polls.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Tuesday that the Bangladesh high commissioner, Riaz Hamidullah, was called in and informed of India's unease over the activities of what it termed as "extremist elements", some of whom have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in the Bangladeshi capital.

In a statement issued by the MEA, India said it "completely rej...