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India on Tuesday decided to withdraw the families of Indian officials posted in Bangladesh, citing security concerns in the neighbouring country, news agency PTI reported.
New Delhi’s move comes weeks ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.
“Given the security situation, as a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of our officials in high commission and posts to return to India,” official sources told news agency PTI.
The mission and all posts in Bangladesh will continue to remain open and operational, PTI quoted the official as saying.
India has a high commission in Dhaka, and other diplomatic posts in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet.
PTI has learnt that India has also decided to make Bangladesh a “non-family” destination for Indian diplomats and officials citing safety concerns following rise in extremist activities in the neighbouring country.
India has repeatedly expressed her concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.
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The relations between India and Bangladesh came under strain after the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus came to power following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government in August, 2024.
Pakistan is already a “non-family” destination for Indian diplomats and officials.
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