New Delhi: Amid unrest in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs is making all efforts to evacuate Indian Students. In regard, a press release telling the number of Indian students evecauated was released by MEA. The release said that 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 home following the recent developments in Bangladesh.
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.
MEA is also coordinating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports, and BSF authorities to ensure a smooth passage for our citizens.
As per MEA, Thus far, 778 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports. In addition, around 200 students have returned home by regular flight services through Dhaka and Chittagong airports. The High Commission of India in Dhaka and our Assistant High Commissions are in regular touch with more than 4000 students remaining in various universities in Bangladesh and are providing necessary assistance. 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 the safety and security of Indian nationals and students. Security escorts have also been arranged, where necessary, for their travel by road during repatriation through select land ports. The High Commission in Dhaka is also coordinating with civil aviation authorities of Bangladesh and commercial airlines to ensure uninterrupted flight services to India from Dhaka and Chittagong, which can be used by our nationals to return to home.
Emergency contact numbers have been shared to seek any 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 listed below:
High Commission of India, Dhaka
+880-1937400591
Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong
+880-1814654797 / +880-1814654799
Assistant High Commission of India, Rajshahi
+880-1788148696
Assistant High Commission of India, Sylhet
+880-1313076411
+880-1313076417
Assistant High Commission of India, Khulna
+880-1812817799
Protest in Bangladesh over job quota
Violence continues in Bangladesh against the Supreme Court’s order to restore reservation in government jobs. To control this, the government has imposed curfew across the country. Obaidul Quader, general secretary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, announced the curfew late Friday (July 19). He said that the army has been deployed to control the violence.
On Friday, police and security personnel opened fire on protesters. Media reports say that a total of 105 people have been killed so far. 778 Indian students have returned home so far amid rising tension in Bangladesh. Dhaka University has been closed till further orders. Students have been asked to vacate the hostels by Wednesday.