4,500 students returned from Bangladesh in two days amid the ongoing protest: MEA | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday said that over 4,500 students have returned from Bangladesh in the last two days amid the ongoing protest.
“Thus far, over 4500 Indian students have returned to India. The High Commission has been making arrangements for security escort for safe travel of Indian nationals to the border-crossing points.500 students from Nepal, 38 of Bhutan and 1 of Maldives have also arrived in India,” the ministry said.
“The High Commission and our Assistant High Commissions continue to be in regular touch with local authorities for the safety and security of Indian nationals. They are also in regular contact with remaining students in various universities in Bangladesh and with Indian nationals for their welfare and assistance,” it added.
Meanwhile, the ministry said that it is also coordinating with relevant Indian authorities to ensure a smooth passage for the Indian citizens at land-ports and airports.
“The Ministry of External Affairs has also been coordinating with relevant Indian authorities to ensure a smooth passage for our citizens at land-ports and airports. The High Commission in Dhaka is also coordinating with civil aviation authorities of Bangladesh and commercial airlines to ensure availability of flight services between India and Bangladesh,” it said.
The MEA has also directed the Indian nationals in Bangladesh to follow the advisory issued by the embassy and avoid local travel amid violent quota protests.
The MEA advisory stated that the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions will be available on helpline numbers for any assistance required by Indian nationals and also advised them to minimise their movement outside their living premises.
Violent protests in Bangladesh have been driven by demands for reform in 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.
Bangladesh has imposed a curfew, and the authorities have disabled mobile internet services nationwide, citing the need to curb disinformation.
“Thus far, over 4500 Indian students have returned to India. The High Commission has been making arrangements for security escort for safe travel of Indian nationals to the border-crossing points.500 students from Nepal, 38 of Bhutan and 1 of Maldives have also arrived in India,” the ministry said.
“The High Commission and our Assistant High Commissions continue to be in regular touch with local authorities for the safety and security of Indian nationals. They are also in regular contact with remaining students in various universities in Bangladesh and with Indian nationals for their welfare and assistance,” it added.
Meanwhile, the ministry said that it is also coordinating with relevant Indian authorities to ensure a smooth passage for the Indian citizens at land-ports and airports.
“The Ministry of External Affairs has also been coordinating with relevant Indian authorities to ensure a smooth passage for our citizens at land-ports and airports. The High Commission in Dhaka is also coordinating with civil aviation authorities of Bangladesh and commercial airlines to ensure availability of flight services between India and Bangladesh,” it said.
The MEA has also directed the Indian nationals in Bangladesh to follow the advisory issued by the embassy and avoid local travel amid violent quota protests.
The MEA advisory stated that the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions will be available on helpline numbers for any assistance required by Indian nationals and also advised them to minimise their movement outside their living premises.
Violent protests in Bangladesh have been driven by demands for reform in 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.
Bangladesh has imposed a curfew, and the authorities have disabled mobile internet services nationwide, citing the need to curb disinformation.
