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On this Special Report, the focus is on the Indian government's decision to withdraw family members of officials posted in Bangladesh. Reporter Pranay Upadhyay explains that this is a 'precautionary measure' taken by the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the deteriorating security scenario. While the Indian High Commission and other posts in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Chittagong will remain fully operational and functional for visa services and diplomatic engagements, the dependents of the mission staff have been advised to return to India. The move follows a surge in anti-India protests and unrest triggered by the recent killings of political activists, which have disrupted mission activities. The transcript highlights that the decision aims to ensure the safety of the families of Indian diplomats as political tensions escalate ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. The programme explores the impact of these security threats on India-Bangladesh ties and the operational status of Indian diplomatic missions amidst the ongoing civil unrest.
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