Bangladesh Unrest | Nearly 1,000 Indian Students Return From Bangladesh, 4,000 Still Remain

As the civil unrest in Bangladesh continues, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is facilitating safe travel for Indian students to crossing points along the India-Bangladesh International Border. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is also collaborating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports, and the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure a smooth passage for Indian nationals.So far, 778 Indian students have successfully returned to India via various land ports. Additionally, around 200 students have returned home by regular flight services through Dhaka and Chittagong airports, the MEA said in a statement. The High Commission is in regular contact with more than 4,000 students still in various universities across Bangladesh. Students from Nepal and Bhutan have also been aided in crossing into India upon request.