Bangladesh Quota Protests: Nearly 1,000 Indian students have returned to India from Bangladesh as the situation remains volatile in the neighbouring country due to the ongoing student protests. Of these, 778 students returned through various land ports, while around 200 students took regular flights from Dhaka and Chittagong airports. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Saturday, stated that they continue to coordinate with civil aviation, immigration, land ports, and the Border Security Force (BSF) authorities to ensure a smooth passage for Indian citizens.

Adding further, the MEA stated that the measures are being taken by the High Commission of India in Dhaka and the Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong to facilitate safe travel to the border crossing points along the India-Bangladesh International Border.

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"The High Commission of India in Dhaka and our Assistant High Commissions are in regular touch with more than 4000 students remaining in various universities in Bangladesh and are providing necessary assistance. Students from Nepal and Bhutan have also been assisted with their crossing into India on request," the MEA detailed.

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- The High Commission and Assistant High Commissions are also in regular touch with Bangladesh authorities to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals and students. Both the Commissions will remain available for any assistance required by Indian nationals through the emergency contact numbers, the MEA said.

- The protests in Bangladesh erupted last month after a high court decision reinstated a 30 per cent job reservation in government positions for the families of freedom fighters and veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence.

- In response to deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government late Friday imposed a nationwide curfew and ordered the deployment of military forces to restore order.

- Since Thursday, a suspension on internet and text message services has remained in place, cutting off Bangladesh from the world as police cracked down on protests that have continued despite a ban on public gatherings.

- Most overseas telephone calls are failing to connect, while the websites of Bangladesh-based media organizations are not updating, and their social media handles remain inactive.

- According to news agency AFP, the clashes have resulted in at least 105 deaths and over 1,500 injuries across the country so far.

(With Agencies Inputs)