Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- India has reportedly decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats, advising the families of officials stationed in the country to return home citing security concerns.

The Hindustan Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, said all five Indian missions in Bangladesh would continue to function at full strength despite the move, which it described as a precautionary step.

The Delhi-based English daily, citing unnamed sources, said the decision was inevitable in view of what it said "growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families, particularly due to threats from extremist and radical elements".

"As a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of officials at th...