Over 4500 students returned to India amid ongoing protest in Bangladesh, says MEA

The Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong and the High Commission of India in Dhaka are helping these students to return home and have a smooth passage at the land ports and airports.

The Ministry of External Affairs released an update yesterday on returning students from Bangladesh. The Ministry said that it is in regular touch with the relevant Indian authorities so that students face no issues during their journey to India. so far, more than 4500 students have returned to India, MEA confirmed.

 

The High Commission in Dharam is coordinating with commercial airlines and civil aviation authorities to ensure that flights are available between India and Bangladesh.

The students are safely travelling to the border-crossing points with the help of the High Commission. Along with Indian students 1 student of Maldives, 38 of Bhutan and 500 students of Nepal also arrived in India. The High Commission is also assisting the remaining Indian students in various universities of Bangladesh and other Indian nationals.

Mamata Banerjee directs officials to help returnees

"Hundreds of students and others are returning to West Bengal/ India, from the trouble-torn Bangladesh. I have asked our State administration to render all help and assistance to the returnees. For instance, around 300 students arrived at Hilli border today and most of them left for their respective destinations safely: 35 of them, however, needed help and we provided them with basic amenities and facilitation assistance. United we stand!," reads her message on X.

 

As per the report of The Mint, TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay said that Mamata Banerjee might speak to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about the situation in Bangladesh.

“Mamata Didi has a good relationship with Bangladesh's PM. If needed, both of them can talk to each other,” Bandyopadhyay said.

“Don't worry if any of your family members or relatives are in Bangladesh for work or study. We're ready to help them in return back...” said Mamata Banerjee.

“I can't comment on Bangladesh (issue), as it's a separate country….but if helpless individuals knock on Bengal's door, we will shelter them because a United Nations resolution allows neighbouring regions to assist those in trouble. I urge everyone not to comment on Bangladesh (issue), to avoid falling into provocations. We feel compassion and sympathy for those whose blood is shed," Banerjee added.

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