Indians in Bangladesh asked to communicate with High Commission to travel to India

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has advised Indian nationals in Bangladesh to communicate with the mission if they need to travel to India.

The advice comes after Bangladesh suspended entry of passengers from India to Bangladesh for 14 days from Monday in the wake of a surge in Covid-19 cases in India.

In a message, Indian High Commission said it has been informed of the decision by the Bangladesh authorities. However, it has been assured that consideration will be given to assist all Indian nationals in Bangladesh, who need to enter India.

"The specific process in such cases is being worked out with the Bangladesh authorities. In the meantime, however, those Indians who need to travel home to India may send tentative travel plans by email to the High Commission at cons1.dhaka@mea.gov.in and cons.dhaka@mea.gov.in," the high commission said.

It also advised to provide all relevant details such as name, passport no, visa no, email address, contact number in Bangladesh, place of exit (Benapole/Akhaura) well in advance to their date of journey.