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The continuing unrest in Bangladesh has affected Indian students who have caught in cross fire.

Reports that have been received till on Sunday evening says that about 4,500 Indian students have crossed borders to safety.

According to a detail statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) late in the evening on 21st July 2024 – over 4,500 Indian students have returned to India from violence-torn Bangladesh, while 500 students of Nepal, 38 of Bhutan and one of Maldives have also arrived in India, with their safe travel facilitated by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the four Assistant High Commissions.

The MEA statement added  – “over the course of the past two days, 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.

“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.

“Thus far, over 4500 Indian students have returned to India. The High Commission has been making arrangement for security escort for safe travel of Indian nationals to the border-crossing points. 500 students of Nepal, 38 of Bhutan and one of Maldives have also arrived in India.

“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.

“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

Bangladesh has been wracked by massive violent protests against the Sheikh Hasina government’s policy of reserving 30 pc seats in government jobs for the family members of veterans who fought in the country’s liberation war of 1971. Nearly 100 people are reported to have been killed in the clashes between the protesters and security forces, and many more injured.

However on Sunday reports from Bangladesh suggests that with the intervention of Supreme Court of Bangladesh the decision of the Sheikh Hasina government has been reversed.