The High Commission of India in Dhaka, along with the Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna, has been helping Indian nationals return home following recent events in Bangladesh. They are working with local authorities to ensure safe travel to the India-Bangladesh border crossing points. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is coordinating with civil aviation, immigration, land ports, and Border Security Force (BSF) authorities to make the passage smooth for Indian citizens.
So far, 778 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports. Additionally, around 200 students have flown back on regular flights from Dhaka and Chittagong airports. The High Commission in Dhaka and the Assistant High Commissions are in regular contact with over 4,000 students still in universities in Bangladesh, providing them with necessary assistance. Students from Nepal and Bhutan have also been helped to cross into India upon request.
The High Commission and Assistant High Commissions are continuously communicating with Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of Indian nationals and students. They have arranged security escorts where needed for safe travel by road through select land ports. The High Commission in Dhaka is also coordinating with Bangladesh’s civil aviation authorities and commercial airlines to ensure uninterrupted flight services to India from Dhaka and Chittagong, which Indian nationals can use to return home.