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A new advisory has been issued by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka for Indian citizens and students living in Bangladesh to avoid travel and limit movements after violent protests over government job quotas that resulted in the deaths of six people.
The advisory said, “In view of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Indian community members and the Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid travel and minimize their movement outside their living premises.” It further said, “In case of any urgency or need for assistance, please reach out to the High Commission and our Assistant High Commissions,” the advisory further read.
Advisory on the ongoing situation in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/mjXouAST2M
— India in Bangladesh (@ihcdhaka) July 18, 2024
According to the high commission's website, there were approximately 7,000 Indians in Bangladesh. The authorities in Bangladesh have asked all the universities to remain closed on Wednesday. The advisory also holds certain emergency numbers for citizens to contact if situations get worse.
As per officials, there were clashes between student protestors and pro-government activists on Tuesday that resulted in at least six deaths across the nation. The capital Dhaka, the southeast city of Chattogram, and the northern city of Rangpur all saw violent incidents.
Protesters at Dhaka University clashed with police and counter-protesters on Monday, causing 100 injuries. The protests started late last month, demanding the removal of a quota that reserves 30% of government jobs for the relatives of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence.
Protesters at Dhaka University clashed with police and counter-protesters on Monday, causing 100 injuries. The protests started late last month, demanding the removal of a quota that reserves 30% of government jobs for the relatives of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence.