India Issues Cautionary Advisory for Nationals in Bangladesh Amid Escalating Violence

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th August. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong advisory on Sunday night urging all Indian nationals currently in Bangladesh to exercise “extreme caution” and limit their movements due to escalating violence. The advisory also advised against traveling to Bangladesh until further notice.

The escalation in violence follows clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in various parts of Bangladesh, which resulted in at least 90 fatalities, including 14 policemen. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The advisory from the MEA emphasized that Indian nationals should stay in touch with the High Commission of India in Dhaka and avoid unnecessary travel. The unrest began last month over a controversial job quota scheme but has since evolved into broader anti-government protests. On July 25, the MEA reported that approximately 6,700 Indian students had returned from Bangladesh due to the ongoing situation.