"None within our territory are carrying out any terrorist activities against any other country and none will ever be allowed to do so," Khan told newsmen at his office in the city yesterday.

The foreign minister's statement followed Indian Foreign Secretary Shashank's recent comment about separatist Ulfa (United Liberation Front of Assam) leaders who, India claims, are operating from Bangladesh.

Shashank, who recently visited Bangladesh, told an Indian daily he feels Dhaka will soon cooperate with New Delhi on the Ulfa issue.

Referring to Shashank's visit, Khan told reporters that no particular issue was discussed with the Indian side, rather there was discussion about terrorism in general. "Bangladesh's stance on the issue is clear -- we don't shelter terrorists," Khan said, adding: "None of the two countries will allow their territories to be used by any terrorist group."

He said Indian side was apprised of Dhaka's concern about various anti-Bangladesh propaganda and activities being carried out by organisations like Swadhin Bangabhumi. "We don't want such things to happen," he said, adding that Indian authorities have been provided with the address and fax number used by the anti-Bangladesh organisation.

On the extradition of jailed Ulfa leader Anup Chetia, Khan said the government cannot intervene in the matter as the case has already gone to court.

About the possibility of signing an extradition treaty with India, he said the matter was not discussed at all and that any such initiative is beyond his knowledge.

Regarding India's controversial river-linking project that the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) has pledged to implement on re-election, the foreign minister said no country could withdraw water from international rivers without consulting upper and lower riparian countries as it could have serious ecological and economic consequences for the entire region.