Speaking in Rajya Sabha on the situation in Bangladesh, Jaishankar said "...We are in close and continuous touch with the Indian community in Bangladesh through our diplomatic missions. There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there of which about 9000 are students. The bulk of the
External Affairs Minister while briefing an all-party meeting on the Bangladesh situation told the members that Sheikh Hasina had moved to India and India would take care of the Bangladeshi leader.
During the meeting, Jaishankar told the leaders that the central government was in touch with the Bangladesh army. He said that it is a prevailing situation and the government will take appropriate action at the right time, according to sources.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Monsoon session of Lok Sabha and discussed the recent developments in Bangladesh, according to Congress sources.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina held discussions with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on the present situation in Bangladesh and her future course of action at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad on Monday, according to Sources.