Bangladesh Crisis: Indian High Commission’s New Advisory for Students and Nationals

Bangladesh Crisis: Indian High Commission’s New Advisory for Students and Nationals

Last Updated Aug - 08 - 2024, 04:48 PM | Source : The Indian Express | Visitors : 50

Due to political instability and violence following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has issued a travel advisory for Indian nat

In light of the political instability and violence before and after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, released a notice for Indian Nationals residing in the nation today, August 7.

“The Indian community members and the Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid local travel and minimize their movement outside their living premises,” the High Commission states in the advice.

The High Commission also provides five 24-hour emergency contact lines for the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions, and encourages Indian people to use these numbers in the event of an emergency.

These numbers can also be accessed through WhatsApp, the High Commission says. 

In light of the political instability and violence before and after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, released a notice for Indian Nationals residing in the nation today, August 7.

“The Indian community members and the Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid local travel and minimize their movement outside their living premises,” the High Commission states in the advice.

The High Commission also provides five 24-hour emergency contact lines for the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions, and encourages Indian people to use these numbers in the event of an emergency.

These numbers can also be accessed through WhatsApp, the High Commission says. 

The Commission in its advisory says, in view of the ongoing situation in #Bangladesh, the Indian community members and the #Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid local travel and minimize their movement outside their living premises.

It further adds, that in case of any urgency or need for assistance, Indian nationals can reach out to the High Commission and Assistant High Commissions at the 24-Hour Emergency numbers.

These numbers are :

+ 8 8 0 - 1 9 3 7 4 0 0 5 9 1
+ 8 8 0 - 1 8 1 4 6 5 4 7 9 7
+ 8 8 0 - 1 8 1 4 6 5 4 7 9 9
+ 8 8 0 - 1 7 8 8 1 4 8 6 9 6
+ 8 8 0 -  1 3 1 3 0 7 6 4 1 1

These numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp.

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