New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- In light of the security situation, India has advised dependents of Mission and Post officials in Bangladesh to return home as a precautionary measure, sources stated.

The sources added that the Indian Mission and all Posts continue to remain open and fully operational.

Indian missions have been facing security threats, especially in the aftermath of the killing of Islamist youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2025. It spread after rumours were circulated that the shooters of Hadi had fled to India; however, later, one of the accused released a video claiming that he was in a Gulf country

India is also raising concerns over the safety of minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh, since the interim governme...