External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar Updates Rajya Sabha on Indian Community in Bangladesh

Speaking in Rajya Sabha on the situation in Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, "...We are in close and continuous touch with the Indian community in Bangladesh through our diplomatic missions.

There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there of which about 9000 are students.

The bulk of the students returned in July...We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities.

There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being.

Naturally, we will remain deeply concerned till law and order is restored.

Our border guarding forces have been instructed to be exceptionally alert in video of this complex situation.

In last 24 hours, we have been in touch with authorities in Dhaka." #ExternalAffairsMinister #Jaishankar #RajyaSabha #IndianCommunityinBangladesh #BangladeshCrisis ~HT.178~ED.155~GR.125~