Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired on August 6 an all-party meeting on the situation in violence-struck Bangladesh, during which he said that India is keeping a close watch on the developments in the neighbouring country.
Jaishankar informed all the political parties about the safety of Indian nationals residing there and about the steps taken by the Union government.
“Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended, ” Jaishankar said in a post on social media platform X.
The Government informed that around 20,000 Indians are in Bangladesh, most of whom were students, of which around 8,000 have returned to their homeland following an advisory released by India, sources quoted Jaishankar as saying.
Jaishankar also said that the Government is in touch with the Bangladesh Army, and the situation there is constantly changing, and as the changes happen, the government will again give information about it.
Additionally, sources suggest that nothing has been decided on former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s future plans, and it was suggested that she should be given some time to decide where she wants to go.
