Amid escalating unrest in Bangladesh over government job allocations, 49 students from Tamil Nadu who were studying there have safely returned home, arriving at the Chennai International Airport on Sunday. The students were received by DMK Minister Gingee Masthan, and their return was facilitated by the Tamil Nadu government amidst the tense situation in Bangladesh.
The DMK government took the initiative to cover the airfares for these stranded students. Tamil organizations played a crucial role by gathering information about needy students and coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Bangladesh to locate them. Communication was maintained through WhatsApp groups, where students shared videos expressing their wish to return to India.
The students who returned belong to various districts in Tamil Nadu, including Krishnagiri, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Thanjavur, Salem, Vellore, Ranipet, Madurai, Chennai, and Virudhunagar, among others.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on Sunday her willingness to provide shelter to people affected by the violence in Bangladesh. She cited international resolutions supporting refuge for those in need and expressed readiness to assist if refugees seek sanctuary in West Bengal.
The situation in Bangladesh remains tense, with violent protests prompting a strict curfew in parts of the capital city Dhaka. Military personnel are deployed to maintain order following clashes that resulted in the tragic deaths of 40 people and injuries to 100 others.
