India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh

India has decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats due to security concerns, Hindustan Times reported last night (20 January) citing sources. 0

However, all five diplomatic missions of India in Bangladesh (Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Chattogram and Khulna) will continue operating at full strength, according to the Hindustan Times.

Meanwhile, no official statement has been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs at the time of filing this report.
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The move had been in the pipeline for some time in view of growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families, especially because of threats from extremist and radical elements, people close to the matter said on condition of anonymity.

"As a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of officials at the high commission and four Assistant High Commissions to return to India," said a source.

There was no clarity on when the diplomats' families are expected to return home.