Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- China has raised objections to the depiction of Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in two Bangladeshi textbooks and on the Department of Survey's website, claiming they were inaccurately shown as part of India or as independent countries.

In November, China formally requested Bangladesh to rectify the maps and related information. While discussions took place, Bangladesh explained that the textbooks had already been printed, making immediate corrections unfeasible.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs consulted with the Ministry of Education and the NCTB, assuring China that the issue would be addressed in due course. Bangladesh also requested China not to press the matter at this time.

When approached fo...