The Maharashtra government has formed a special team to ensure the safety of stranded students and employees in violence-hit Bangladesh. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had a telephonic discussion with India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday regarding the repatriation of Indian nationals from Bangladesh. Jaishankar assured Shinde that the Indian Embassy has initiated the necessary measures, and special flights will be arranged to safely bring back Indian nationals.
The situation in Bangladesh escalated after a massive student protest, leading to the resignation and immediate departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. The violence resulted in several student deaths, and the military announced plans to form an interim government. Hasina fled to India following her resignation.
"Shinde assured that all possible assistance will be provided to ensure that those people from Maharashtra stranded in Bangladesh return home as early as possible. A team has been formed for gathering the information about students, engineers, and other citizens from the state who are stuck in Bangladesh," stated the Chief Minister's office.
During the telephonic discussion, the Foreign Minister also informed that a joint secretary-level officer has been appointed to initiate the necessary actions for the repatriation of Indian nationals from Bangladesh, as per the press release by the Maharashtra government.
