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.
