Bangladesh Unrest: Over 1000 Indian students return home from violence-hit country; how many Indians still remaining?
Bangladesh Unrest: Due to the escalating crisis in Bangladesh which led to widespread protests, nationwide curfew and disabled in mobile internet services, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is also working to ensure the safe passage of Indian students to crossing points along the India-Bangladesh International Border.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is collaborating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports, and the Border Security Force (BSF) to facilitate a smooth return for Indian nationals.
As per the latest update, nearly 1,000 Indian students return to India from violence-torn Bangladesh through various land ports.
The High Commission is maintaining regular contact with over 4,000 students still in various universities across Bangladesh. Students from Nepal and Bhutan have also been assisted in crossing into India upon request.
Meanwhile, India's High Commission in Dhaka has advised Indians in Bangladesh to avoid travel and remain indoors amid the ongoing violent protests. The mission has also provided several 24-hour emergency contact numbers for assistance.
According to the High Commission's website, there are approximately 7,000 Indians currently in Bangladesh.
The unrest in Bangladesh began over demands for reform of the country's quota system for civil service jobs, which reserves positions for specific groups, including descendants of those who participated in the 1971 war of independence against Pakistan.
The current unrest in Bangladesh has led the government to impose a nationwide curfew and disable mobile internet services. These measures come in response to escalating student-led anti-government protests.
- With inputs from agencies
