Tripura Hotels Ban Food & Stay For Bangladeshi Tourists Amid Strained India-Bangladesh Relations

Agartala: Hotels and restaurants in Tripura have temporarily halted services to Bangladeshi tourists due to rising tensions between India and Bangladesh. The All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners' Association announced that Bangladeshi visitors would not be provided accommodation or meals.

This decision follows escalating concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. Recently, protests in Tripura, including a rally around the Bangladeshi Assistant High Commission in Agartala, have heightened diplomatic tensions.

Key Developments in the Issue:

1. Hotels & Restaurants Ban Bangladeshi Tourists: The association declared that hotels and restaurants would not accommodate Bangladeshi tourists, citing solidarity with the ongoing protests against minority oppression in Bangladesh.

2. Protests at Bangladeshi Mission: Hundreds of protesters rallied near the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala. Allegedly, over 50 people stormed the premises, causing panic among officials.

3. India’s Response: India condemned the incident, describing it as "deeply regrettable." The Indian government emphasized that diplomatic missions should never be targeted.

4. Bangladesh’s Reaction: The interim Bangladeshi government expressed strong resentment over the attack, calling it an act of vandalism and flag desecration.

5. Memorandum Submission: Despite the protests, a six-member delegation from the Hindu Sangharsh Samity peacefully submitted a memorandum to the Assistant High Commission.

6. Minority Protection in Bangladesh: India has urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of all minorities. It also expressed concern over rising extremist activities targeting Hindus.

7. Arrest of Hindu Monk: Protests were triggered by the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh on sedition charges. India has called for a fair and transparent investigation.

8. Strained Diplomatic Ties: Relations between India and Bangladesh have been under strain since Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August.

9. Targeting of Journalists: Reports of attacks on minorities continue to surface, including the recent detention of journalist Munni Saha, who faced harassment from radical groups in Bangladesh.

10. Protest Control Measures: Local authorities in Tripura ensured that the protest did not escalate into further violence, with officials emphasizing the peaceful submission of grievances.