Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission issued an advisory on Thursday urging Indian nationals and students to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
This follows violent protests by anti-quota demonstrators who clashed with the student wing of the ruling Awami League, resulting in six deaths, including three students.
Protesters, demanding reforms in the government job quota system, announced a nationwide shutdown on Thursday. The Indian advisory emphasized heightened caution, urging Indian citizens to minimize movement and seek urgent assistance via the High Commission’s 24-hour emergency contact numbers.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing the nation on Wednesday, expressed deep regret over the casualties and announced a judicial inquiry. She urged students to trust the judiciary, stating, ‘I believe our students will get justice in the apex court’.
The violence prompted the closure of all educational institutions in Bangladesh. Four students and two small traders were reported dead, with the first casualty being a student from Rangpur University, shot by police during a campus protest.
Despite the Prime Minister’s call for calm, protesters vowed to continue their demonstrations. UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk urged Bangladeshi authorities to engage with protesters, emphasizing the importance of investigating all acts of violence and upholding fundamental human rights.
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