New Delhi, July 20 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday asserted that the Ministry is fully focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in violence-torn Bangladesh, as nearly 1,000 Indian students returned to India with help from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and its branches.
In a post on X, the EAM said that he appreciates the concern of the families and well-wishers of Indian nationals in Bangladesh, where anti-quota protests have left several people dead and injured.
“Appreciate the concern of families and well wishers of Indian nationals in Bangladesh.
“MEA is fully focused on ensuring their safety and well being. The current situation is as below,” he said pointing to the press statement released on the situation by the MEA.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the four Assistant High Commissions have helped nearly 1,000 Indian students return to India from violence-torn Bangladesh so far.
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, a statement 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. MEA is also coordinating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports and BSF authorities to ensure a smooth passage for our citizens.
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 4,000 Indian 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 statement added.
The High Commission and Assistant High Commissions are in regular touch with Bangladesh authorities to ensure 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.
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 violent anti-quota protests, with more than 60 people reportedly killed in clashes between the security forces and protesters.
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