India scales back diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, evacuates non-essential staff

India scales back diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, evacuates non-essential staff

reuters August 7, 2024, 14:37:36 IST

Besides the high commission or embassy in the capital Dhaka, India has assistant high commissions or consulates in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet

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India scales back diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, evacuates non-essential staff
Activists clash with the police during a march to remember victims of recent countrywide clashes, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. AP

India has evacuated all non-essential staff and their families from its embassy and consulates in neighbouring Bangladesh, two Indian government sources said on Wednesday, after weeks of unrest forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee.

All Indian diplomats remain in Bangladesh and the missions are functional, the sources added.

Besides the high commission or embassy in the capital Dhaka, India has assistant high commissions or consulates in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet.

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