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India rebuts Bangladesh FM: MEA urges action on 2,800+ pending repatriation cases
India publicly rebutted remarks by the Bangladesh Foreign Minister. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said action is needed on more than 2,800 pending repatriation cases. The exchange highlights ongoing diplomatic friction between the two neighbours.
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This development underscores tensions in bilateral relations and highlights practical challenges in repatriation processes between India and Bangladesh.
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India rebuts Bangladesh FM; MEA urges action on 2,800+ pending repatriation cases
May 7, 2026
India issued a rebuttal to remarks by the Bangladesh Foreign Minister, while the Ministry of External Affairs pressed for concrete steps to clear more than 2,800 pending repatriation cases.