‘A nightmare’: Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest
Summary
Indian students in Bangladesh are experiencing fear and unease due to increased anti-India sentiments following political unrest in Bangladesh. Many students now stay inside their hostels, avoiding public places out of concern for their safety after some incidents of violence against Indian students.Key Facts
- Many Indian students in Bangladesh feel unsafe due to recent political unrest and anti-India sentiments.
- Faisal Khan, an Indian medical student, has restricted his movements and remains mostly inside his hostel.
- Over 9,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in medical colleges in Bangladesh.
- Protests against former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led to a rise in anti-India feelings.
- Hasina was ousted in August 2024 and sentenced to death in absentia in November.
- An Indian student was attacked on December 19 near Dhaka, worsening the fear among the Indian student community.
- Students are now cautious about revealing their Indian identity in public and have limited their movements for safety.
- The interim Bangladeshi government has requested India's assistance with Hasina, but India has not complied.
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