MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is in constant touch with its authorities in Bangladesh and an advisory has been issued for Indian nationals currently in the neighboring country.

Bangladesh protest: Amid a wave of violent protests in Bangladesh, which left dozens dead and hundreds injured, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday assured that all Indian nationals in the neighboring country were safe and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. Monitoring the situation personally.

Addressing a weekly press conference on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is in constant touch with its authorities in Bangladesh and an advisory has been issued for Indian nationals currently in the neighboring country.

“As you know, there are protests in Bangladesh. We have about 8500 students and somewhere around 15,000 Indian nationals living in the country,” Jaiswal said, adding that the MEA would provide regular updates on the situation and urged families of Indian nationals there to stay in touch with the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh. .

“We have issued a travel advisory to stay in touch with the High Commission and provide them with any assistance they may require. The Foreign Minister himself is monitoring the situation. The High Commission is providing regular updates on the situation there. We are also providing regular updates and we urge all family members of Indian citizens living in Bangladesh to stay in touch. We are committed to provide all possible help to our citizens,” Jaiswal said.

“All Indian citizens are safe there…We have a large student community, around 8500 students, many pursuing medical education. They are safe and sound, they are in touch with the Indian High Commissioner, our Assistant High Commissioner,” the MEA spokesperson added.

Bangladesh protest

Violent protests continue in Bangladesh against the controversial quota system in government jobs. The unrest has left 32 protesters dead and hundreds injured, despite authorities imposing restrictions on internet, mobile services and gatherings.

Earlier in the day, the MEA had directed Indian nationals in Bangladesh to avoid local travel amid protests. Indian nationals will be available on the High Commissioner and Assistant High Commission helpline numbers for any assistance they may require and have been advised to limit their movement outside their residences.

In New Delhi, security was beefed up outside the Bangladesh High Commission as a precautionary measure in anticipation of any protests outside the commission amid ongoing anti-quota protests in Bangladesh.

A police convoy was seen outside the Bangladesh High Commissioner's office on Friday morning.

(with input from agencies)