Israel’s Reckless Attack on Bangladeshi Diplomat’s Residence: A Grave Breach of International Law

Reading Time: 2 minutes Israel’s recent airstrike that struck the official residence of a Bangladeshi diplomat in Tehran on 19 June 2025 is a flagrant and unacceptable breach of international diplomatic norms. This reckless action not only endangers lives but also represents a serious contravention of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which unequivocally protects diplomatic premises from attack or intrusion (Article 22). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka has confirmed that while no Bangladeshi personnel were harmed, the ambassador’s residence suffered significant damage amid Israeli air raids targeting Tehran. Bangladesh, a nation maintaining no diplomatic ties with Israel and uninvolved in the hostilities between Israel and Iran, finds itself caught in a dangerous escalation that threatens the very principles underpinning diplomatic immunity and international order. Diplomatic missions serve as vital channels of communication and protection, especially during turbulent times. Targeting them undermines decades of established international law designed