DHAKA, Feb 10: Bangladesh on Monday rejected comments from Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee that its territory was being used as a base for Pakistan’s intelligence service.

“Bangladesh would like to strongly reiterate its principal policy not to allow its territories to be used by any one for subversive purposes against any other country, including India,” a statement from the foreign ministry in Dhaka said.

The statement said Bangladesh was still seeking to ascertain “the exact nature” of comments made by Vajpayee.

“Bangladesh would find it extremely regrettable if any such statement has been made from anyone or from any level,” the foreign ministry said.

On Saturday the Indian prime minister said Pakistan had done nothing to end “terrorism” against India, accusing it of expanding its campaign to Nepal and Bangladesh.—AFP