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India advises its nationals not to travel to Bangladesh until further noti
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amid violent protests in Bangladesh India has advised its nationals to refrain from travelling to Bangladesh until further notice.
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Students intensify protest in Bangladesh, call for PM Hasina's resignation
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Student protests in Bangladesh took a new turn as the protesters who were demonstrating over quotas in government jobs, are now calling for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government resigns, reported Al Jazeera.
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Bangladesh protests: "Govt did not gauge sense of dissatisfaction," says e
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Shedding light on the quota protests in Bangladesh which resulted in a breakout of violence across the country, Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that perhaps the government did not gauge the dissatisfaction at various levels, making it a much larger moment than it is.
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"Mamata Didi can talk to Bangladesh PM if needed": TMC leader Sudip amid p
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His statement comes amid protests in Bangladesh over demands for reforms of the country's quota system for civil service jobs.
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Over 4,500 Indian students have returned to India so far: MEA issues updat
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In the latest update on the return of Indian nationals from violence-hit Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that over 4500 Indian students have returned to India so far.
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“If helpless individuals from Bangladesh knock on West Bengal’s door, we w
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West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that her government would provide shelter to individuals from Bangladesh who seek refuge, amidst ongoing protests in the neighbouring country.
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Canada "deeply concerned" by escalation of violence following protests in
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The protests in Bangladesh have been driven by demands for reform of the country's quota system for civil service jobs, which reserves positions for specific groups, including descendants of those who participated in the 1971 War of Independence against Pakistan.
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West Tripura DM assures support for students returning from Bangladesh ami
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Dr Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate of West Tripura on Saturday spoke about the students coming to India amid protests in Bangladesh against job reservation and emphasized that authorities are committed to providing the necessary support to them.
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Tripura: BSF assists return of Indian students amid violent protests in Ba
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The Border Security Force (BSF) assisted in the return of as many as 100 students with valid documents on Saturday. The students also include citizens from Nepal, and more students are expected to come back.
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There are reports of radical elements coming into picture: Former Foreign
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla expressed concerns over the ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh against the quota system in government jobs, and said there is a reasonable amount of "unrest and instability."
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204 Indian students brought back via Meghalaya amid violent protests in Ba
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Amid protests against job quotas in Bangladesh, 204 Indian students and many other students from Nepal and Bhutan were successfully rescued and brought back to India through Meghalaya, officials said on Friday.
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety of Kashmiri
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Amidst the ongoing protests in Bangladesh, People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene and ensure the safety of thousands of Kashmiri students in Bangladesh.
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