In Bangladesh, Indians told to stay in hostels

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Updated At : 12:48 PM Mar 25, 2020 IST

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Dhaka, March 24

India on Tuesday asked its students studying in Bangladesh not to panic and stay at their hostels after their colleges were shut due to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic that has left over 16,500 people dead worldwide.

The Indian Government’s advice came amid reports that 70 Kashmiri students studying in Dhaka are stranded at Benaport, the border area between India and Bangladesh, after their colleges were shut. The outbreak of the pandemic has forced the government to put travel restrictions.

“If you stay safe, we can break the chain. We are here to help you. Our helplines are available 24×7. Please call us at 00880255067371 or 00880255067372,” the Indian High Commission in Dhaka tweeted. Around 7,000 to 10,000 Kashmiri youth are reportedly study in Bangladesh. — PTI

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