Amid violent protests in Bangladesh, 4500 Indian students return home

The return of Indian nationals comes in the wake of nationwide protests in Bangladesh, sparked by controversial civil service hiring rules

The return of Indian nationals comes in the wake of nationwide protests in Bangladesh, sparked by controversial civil service hiring rules
The return of Indian nationals comes in the wake of nationwide protests in Bangladesh, sparked by controversial civil service hiring rules

Indian High Commission in Dhaka organizes security escorts for safe travel of Indian students

Amid escalating violent protests in Bangladesh, over 4,500 Indian students have been evacuated, alongside 500 students from Nepal, 38 from Bhutan, and one from the Maldives.

These repatriations mark a coordinated effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students amidst the unrest.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions continue to be in regular touch with local authorities for the safety and security of Indian nationals and also in regular contact with remaining students in various universities in Bangladesh for their welfare and assistance.

“The High Commission of India in Dhaka and the Assistant High Commissions of India in Bangladesh remain available for any assistance required by Indian nationals through the emergency contact numbers,” the statement read.

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been organizing security escorts to ensure the safe travel of Indian nationals to land border crossing points.

The High Commission and assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna, have been facilitating the return of Indian nationals home and following the recent developments in Bangladesh.

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