India on Tuesday decided to withdraw the families of Indian officials posted in Bangladesh in view of the prevailing security situation in the country, official sources said.
The decision comes weeks ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, amid concerns over law and order.
“Given the security situation, as a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of our officials in the high commission and other posts to return to India,” the sources told news agency PTI.
They clarified that mission and all posts in Bangladesh continue to remain open and operational.
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