India had to withdraw the dependents and family members of officials from its missions in Bangladesh because of the “deteriorating” law and order situation in the country, with Indian posts facing a sustained threat of mob attack for the past few months, according to Indian officials.
They emphasised that this is a “precautionary” measure, as tensions escalate ahead of the February 12 election. The withdrawal of dependents and families from missions in Bangladesh will not impact diplomatic and consular activities, officials told The Hindu.
“The decision to declare Dhaka as a ‘non-family’ station was a precautionary measure given the deteriorating security situation. Over the past few months, over two dozen protests have taken place in close proximity to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Further, on 18th December, at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong, protesters pelted stones on the premises,” an official source said, highlighting the heightened threats faced by Indian posts in Bangladesh since December 2025
India withdraws families, dependents of diplomats and officials from all missions in Bangladesh
Missions threatened
