India withdraws families of diplomats in Bangladesh sources

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21 Jan 2026, 15:24 GMT+10

The precautionary measure comes weeks ahead of elections in the South Asian country

India has withdrawn the families of diplomats posted in Bangladesh as a precautionary measure due to the security situation ahead of elections in the South Asian country, sources told RT India on Wednesday.

Bangladesh is set to hold general elections on February 12, along with a referendum on the National Charter of Reforms.

"Given the security situation... we have advised the dependents of Mission and Post officials to return to India. The Mission and all Posts in Bangladesh continue to remain open and operational," the sources said.

In addition to its High Commission (embassy) in the capital Dhaka, India has diplomatic posts in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet

A recall is usually conducted when a country is considered unstable or dangerous.

New Delhi's ties with Dhaka have been adversely affected after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted in 2024. Hasina then fled to India.

A USregime changeagency has been accused of aiding activities that led to the 2024 riots and the subsequent ouster of Hasina.

Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus then took over as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government. The assassination of a local political leader in December fueled widespread unrest in the country.

New Delhi and Dhaka have increased security for diplomatic missions amid theunrestand a wave of reported attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

The Awami League political party, led by Hasina, which had been in power for 15 years before the uprising, has been barred from participating in the February polls.

(RT.com)

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