Bangladesh Protests: 778 Indian students return home as violent protests claim over 100 livesThe MEA stated that the High Commission in Dhaka, along with the Assistant High Commissions, is in regular contact with more than 4,000 students still in various universities in BangladeshThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday that 778 Indian students have safely returned from Bangladesh via land ports. The MEA stated that the High Commission in Dhaka, along with the Assistant High Commissions, is in regular contact with more than 4,000 students still in various universities in Bangladesh. The High Commission in Dhaka is also working with Bangladeshi civil aviation authorities and commercial airlines to maintain flight services without interruption. Update on return of Indian Nationals in Bangladesh:https://t.co/uR41LSSc7O pic.twitter.com/GRWIWJAAiu — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 20, 2024Dhaka has been under curfew following violent protests led by students against government job quotas. This decision has caused widespread dissatisfaction among the youth, who are already facing high unemployment rates.
Source: dna July 20, 2024 12:41 UTC