DHAKA — Around 1000 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports and regular flights out of Dhaka and Chittagong airports as the situation remains volatile in Bangladesh due to the ongoing student protests. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday that it continues to coordinate with civil aviation, immigration, land […]
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Over 300 Indian students return home as anti-quota protests in Bangladesh heat up
NEW DELHI — Over 300 Indian students in Bangladesh were forced to return home as the anti-quota protests, that have led to students and security forces clashing, resulted in the killing of at least 104 and injuring over 2,500 people so far. The neighbouring nation has been witnessing widespread protests for weeks over the reintroduction […]
Bangladesh students protest: NC, PDP appeal to govt to ensure safe return of Kashmiri students
SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday appealed to the external affairs ministry to ensure safe passage and return of Kashmiri students from Bangladesh amid violent protests in the neighbouring country over demands for an end to a quota system in jobs. “Dear @MEAIndia, please ensure the safe […]
Mehbooba Mufti urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety of Kashmiri students in Bangladesh
SRINAGAR — Amidst the ongoing protests in Bangladesh, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene and ensure the safety of thousands of Kashmiri students in Bangladesh. “As protests and turmoil grip Bangladesh, I urge @DrSJaishankar to urgently intervene and ensure the safety of thousands of […]
India asks its citizens in Bangladesh to avoid travel due to violent protests
DHAKA — India on Thursday advised its citizens residing in Bangladesh to avoid travel and minimise their movement after ongoing protests demanding reforms in the quota system in government jobs turned violent and left at least six people dead across the country. The violence prompted the government to close all public and private universities alongside […]