Bangladesh dismissed remarks made by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the murder of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi.
The dispute highlights escalating tensions between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the central government, potentially complicating diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
Banerjee alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah asked her not to disclose specific details regarding the assassination of Hadi, which occurred in December 2025 [2]. She said that Bangladesh was working directly with India to return suspects involved in the killing [1].
In response, a spokesperson for Bangladesh said the issue is "not our matter to discuss" [2]. Other reports indicate that Dhaka dismissed the remarks, stating the issue is not one for the city to address [1].
Legal action followed the comments in India. A fresh FIR was registered against Banerjee on June 4, 2026 [3], following the controversy surrounding her references to Amit Shah [3].
Banerjee raised these issues amid a political crisis for her party. She said the central government attempted to suppress information about the killing and framed the situation as a geopolitical controversy [1].
While some reports suggest Bangladesh is working through diplomatic channels with the Indian government to bring back suspects, the official public stance from Dhaka remains a dismissal of Banerjee's specific claims [1, 2].
“"Not our matter to discuss"”
The clash underscores the friction between regional leadership and the central government in India, where internal political disputes can spill over into foreign policy. By alleging a cover-up involving the Home Minister, Banerjee is challenging the central government's transparency regarding cross-border security and diplomatic coordination with Bangladesh.
