New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- India has decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats due to security reasons, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Though all five diplomatic missions in the neighbouring country will continue operating at full strength, they said.

The move had been in the pipeline for sometime in view of growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families, especially because of threats from extremist and radical elements, the people said, on condition of anonymity.

"As a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of officials at the high commission and four assistant high commissions to return to India," one of the people said.

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