India is maintaining a close watch on the overall situation surrounding the ongoing unrest across Bangladesh, where readymade garment (RMG) workers are protesting to demand higher wages, according to Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India.

He made these remarks on Tuesday (November 3) during the MEA's biweekly press briefing in response to questions regarding recent internal developments and unrest in Bangladesh.

According to a report by the Indian news agency ANI, Jaiswal clarified India’s stance on maintaining bilateral relations with Bangladesh.

"We are monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. Developments are taking place there, and we are observing how events unfold," Jaiswal said.

"Regarding India-Bangladesh relations, we wish to work toward a positive, forward-looking, and constructive relationship."

The protests by garment workers—demanding a hike in the monthly minimum wage from BDT 12,500 to BDT 30,000—entered their fourth consecutive day on Tuesday.

Fresh tensions erupted, particularly in Dhaka’s Mirpur area, after workers took to the streets when some factories partially reopened in the morning, prompting additional police deployment to control the situation.

Addressing questions regarding bilateral river management, including the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, Randhir Jaiswal noted that all discussions on transboundary rivers will be conducted through established bilateral mechanisms.

"As I have stated previously, there is a Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) between India and Bangladesh. This remains the formal and structured framework for discussions on all transboundary rivers, including the Ganges," he explained.

Furthermore, regarding potential upcoming high-level diplomatic engagements between Dhaka and New Delhi, the spokesperson recalled that an open invitation stands for the Bangladeshi leadership.

"We have already extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to visit India. We will share further updates on this matter as they become available," Jaiswal added.