‘A nightmare’: Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest

Al JazeeraCenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by Aatif AmmadJanuary 13, 2026 at 06:16 AM

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Following rising anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh, over 9,000 Indian medical students are increasingly concerned for their safety. The unrest stems from the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and her subsequent exile in New Delhi. Hasina, viewed as an Indian ally, was sentenced to death in absentia in November, further fueling anti-India feelings after India refused to return her. Students report feeling vulnerable and confined to their campuses, with some avoiding public spaces to conceal their Indian identity. The situation has drastically changed since the initial welcoming environment when students like Faisal Khan arrived in Bangladesh.

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Muhammad Yunus 30% New Delhi 30% Haryana 30% East West Medical College 40% Dhaka Medical College 50% Faisal Khan ×460% Dhaka ×460% Sheikh Hasina ×470% India ×680% Bangladesh ×790%

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indian students 100% bangladesh 90% anti-india sentiments 90% safety 70% medical students 70% political unrest 60% sheikh hasina 60% new delhi 50% exile 50%