Published 07:31 IST, January 25th 2025
Pakistan's ISI Sends High-Level Delegation to Bangladesh Amid Rising Attacks on Hindus, India 'To Keep an Eye'
According to reports, the ISI's Director General of Analysis, Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar, and other senior officials are currently in Bangladesh.

New Delhi: Just four days after a Bangladeshi military delegation visited Pakistan , Islamabad has reportedly sent four senior members of its spy agency ISI, to Dhaka. The increasing proximity between the two neighboring countries has put New Delhi on alert.
The Ministry of External Affairs has acknowledged the development and stated that they are closely monitoring the situation and will take appropriate action if required.
"We keep an eye on all activities around the country and in the region, as well as all activities affecting national security, and the government will take appropriate steps," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to a question at his weekly media briefing.
According to reports, Pakistani spy agency ISI's Director General of Analysis, Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar, along with other senior officials, are reportedly visiting Bangladesh . This visit follows closely on the heels of a Bangladeshi military delegation's visit to Rawalpindi, where they met with the army, air force, and navy chiefs.
The growing proximity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has put India in a tight spot.
But, India has emphasized its commitment to maintaining friendly relations with Dhaka. Speaking on the issue, MEA spokesperson stated that India remains dedicated to supporting Bangladesh in every possible way.
"We support a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh. We want to strengthen our ties so that the people of India and Bangladesh can prosper," Randhir said, highlighting India's intent to focus on collaboration and mutual growth.
Last week, Bangladesh’s military delegation to Pakistan highlighted a strengthening of defence relations, with discussions on enhancing joint military cooperation and fostering regional stability. Notably, during talks between Lt Gen Kamrul Hasan and Gen Asim Munir, the two leaders underscored the importance of a resilient defence partnership, with Munir referencing “external influences,” an apparent nod to India’s growing regional presence. This shift is not merely a diplomatic recalibration but a dangerous embrace of extremist ideologies that had been systematically rooted out in previous years.
Pakistan’s Old Playbook Resurfaces
Pakistan, notorious for exporting jihad and instability across South Asia, appears to have found an eager ally in Bangladesh’s new dispensation. Islamabad's persistent attempts to regain influence in Dhaka, which were consistently thwarted by Hasina's administration, have now been met with open arms. This renewed engagement, cloaked under the guise of intelligence-sharing and economic cooperation, is little more than a calculated attempt to re-establish extremist networks that threaten India’s security. The strategic implications of this growing Bangladesh-Pakistan axis are alarming.
Updated 11:23 IST, January 25th 2025