Over 1,000 Indian students repatriated from Bangladesh after violent anti-quota protests
Around 1,000 Indian students have returned to India from Bangladesh as the country is witnessing violent protest. External Affairs Ministry said, 778 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports. In addition, around two hundred students have returned home by regular flight services through Dhaka and Chittagong airports.
The Ministry said, the High Commission of India in Dhaka and the Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting the return of Indian nationals. It said, in coordination with the local authorities, measures are being taken by the High Commission and the Assistant High Commissions to facilitate safe travel to the border crossing points along the India-Bangladesh International Border. The Ministry is also coordinating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports and BSF authorities to ensure a smooth passage for Indian citizens.
The High Commission of India in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions are in regular touch with more than four thousand students remaining in various universities in Bangladesh and are providing necessary assistance. It said, students from Nepal and Bhutan have also been assisted with their crossing into India on request.
The High Commission and Assistant High Commissions are in regular touch with Bangladesh authorities to ensure safety and security of Indian nationals and students. The Ministry said, security escorts have also been arranged, where necessary, for their travel by road during repatriation through select land ports.
Meanwhile, BJP and other parties of NDA have criticized the opposition over protest march. The ruling alliance leaders said RJD and Congress should introspect their erstwhile rule in Bihar when there was jungle raj like situation.
State Govt Coordinating With Indian Embassy To Bring Back Tamilnadu People From Bangladesh, Said CM M.K Stalin
Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has said that the State Government is in touch with the Indian Embassy at Bangladesh to bring back people from Tamilnadu who are in Bangladesh.
He has ordered the Overseas affairs department to make arrangements for those living in vulnerable areas. Those who want to return to the State can contact the help desk and control room. The numbers are 80 6900 9901. International desk- 91 80 6900 99000, Domestic desk – 91 1800 309 3793.
