Overview
- Dependents of officials at the High Commission in Dhaka and four assistant high commissions have been told to return to India as a precaution.
- Indian posts in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet remain open and fully operational, with officials describing the step as temporary.
- The move follows unrest and anti-India protests linked to the December shooting and death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as well as reported attacks on minorities.
- India previously paused some visa and consular services during December protests but later restored them, while reminding Dhaka of its duty to protect foreign missions.
- Reports attribute the decision to security assessments by official sources, with no formal public statement from the Ministry of External Affairs at the time of reporting.