India reduces diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, families and non-essential staff return from Dhaka

Bangladesh unrest: India has scaled back its diplomatic presence at the Indian High Commission of Bangladesh and other missions as non-essential staff and families of diplomats have returned to India on a voluntary basis through a commercial flight following the massive protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government on Monday, according to sources. However, the Indian High Commission remains functional and senior diplomats and essential staff continue to remain in the country.