Indian Students Rescued from Bangladesh Amid Protests
Amid violent protests in Bangladesh against a controversial job quota system, 204 Indian students, along with students from Nepal and Bhutan, were safely brought back to India through Meghalaya. The students arrived at the Dawki Integrated Check Post on the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border.
Details of the Rescue
Thomas, Assistant Nodal Officer of the Meghalaya government, confirmed the arrival of the students. Among the 204 Indian students, 78 are from Assam, 13 from Meghalaya, and 13 from Kashmir.
Protests in Bangladesh
The protests in Bangladesh have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The government has imposed restrictions, including blocking internet and mobile services and banning public gatherings. Some Bangladeshi nationals have also arrived in India via the Integrated Check Post at Akhaura Road, Agartala.
Statements from Affected Individuals
Taher Alam, a Bangladeshi advocate, described the country as being disturbed by the protests, with many sectors facing problems. Anik Pal, an Indian student, expressed hope for a resolution and justice for those who lost their lives.
Reactions and Measures
The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation in Kolkata staged a protest in solidarity with the Bangladeshi students. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Bangladesh to avoid local travel and stay in touch with the High Commission for assistance. Security has been heightened outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal assured that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are safe and that the situation is being closely monitored. Regular updates will be provided to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian nationals.
Doubts Revealed
Bangladesh -: Bangladesh is a country located to the east of India. It shares borders with India and Myanmar.
Protests -: Protests are when people gather to show they are unhappy about something. In this case, people in Bangladesh were unhappy about a job quota system.
Job quota system -: A job quota system reserves a certain number of jobs for specific groups of people. Some people in Bangladesh were unhappy with how these jobs were being given out.
Meghalaya -: Meghalaya is a state in northeastern India. It shares a border with Bangladesh.
Ministry of External Affairs -: The Ministry of External Affairs is a part of the Indian government that deals with India’s relations with other countries. They help Indian people who are in other countries.
Casualties -: Casualties are people who are hurt or killed. In the protests in Bangladesh, some people were hurt or killed.
Advisories -: Advisories are official warnings or advice given by the government. The Indian government gave advisories to keep Indian people safe in Bangladesh.