The diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh has intensified over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's irresponsible statements while sitting in New Delhi. Reacting sharply, Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry handed over a protest note to India's Acting High Commissioner in Dhaka, conveying deep concern and serious reservation over her comments.

Bangladesh’s new government is struggling to deal with a host of issues, including a stumbling economy and human rights violations, left behind by the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina six months ago.

India has summoned Bangladesh's acting High Commissioner, expressing concern over recent statements by Bangladesh authorities that 'portray India negatively' and hold New Delhi responsible for internal governance issues.

Bangladesh has asked India to stop ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making "false and fabricated" comments while she is in the country, its foreign ministry said. Hasina fled to India in August following violent protests that killed more than 1,

In a strongly worded statement, India Friday said comments attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity and New Delhi has no role to play in it.