India asks families of diplomats to return from Bangladesh
New Delhi, Updated At : 02:00 AM Jan 21, 2026 IST
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India has declared its High Commission in Bangladesh a "non-family posting" for diplomats and officials in view of the security situation ahead of the elections there next month. Dependents of diplomats and officials have been asked to return to India.
The decision, described as a precautionary measure, comes amid mounting political tensions and sporadic incidents of violence reported across Bangladesh in the run-up to the February 12 poll.
“Given the security situation, as a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of officials to return to India. The mission in Bangladesh continues to remain operational,” official sources said.
Officials maintained that the step was temporary and aimed at ensuring the safety of Indian personnel and their families.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and its consulates will continue to function normally, providing diplomatic and consular services without interruption.
Bangladesh has been witnessing spate of violence, especially a disturbing pattern of attacks on Hindu and other minority communities.
Rights groups and community leaders have repeatedly warned that the collapse of law and order in parts of the country has emboldened extremist elements and vigilante mobs.
The upcoming February 12 elections will be the first nationwide polls since the mass uprising of August 2024 that forced former PM Sheikh Hasina out of office and led to the installation of a transitional administration headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
India, which shares close historical, economic and cultural ties with Bangladesh, is keeping a close watch on developments as the neighbouring country braces for a volatile election season.
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