Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said he finds no reason for India’s decision to recall family members of its diplomats from Bangladesh, stressing that there is no security situation endangering foreign officials or their families.

“It is entirely their internal matter. They (India) can ask their officials or families to leave at any time,” he said while responding to journalists’ questions at the foreign ministry this evening.

Asked whether the withdrawal of Indian diplomats’ family members signaled any security concern, Touhid said there was no such indication. “I do not understand what kind of signal this could be,” he added.

The adviser reiterated that no incident has occurred in Bangladesh that suggests any risk to Indian diplomats or their families.

“There is no situation here that would indicate danger. Perhaps they have some apprehension or want to convey a message, but I cannot identify any clear reason,” he added.

The adviser said Bangladesh has not received any formal communication from India regarding security concerns. “We have not been told that they are in danger,” he said.

Referring to the broader security situation, the adviser said there has been no overall disruption.

He noted that during the past election periods, minor scuffles were not uncommon, but the current situation does not appear worse than before.