New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Amid concerning security situation in Bangladesh, India decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats and advised dependents of Mission and Post officials in Bangladesh to return home, according to Hindustan Times report. This move comes as a precautionary measure as communal incidents in the neighbouring country are on a rise which has raised concerns over the safety of minorities.

"As a precautionary measure, we have advised the dependents of officials at the high commission and four assistant high commissions to return to India," HT quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying. Threats from extremist and radical elements had raised concerns over safety of diplomats and their families. ...