Bangladeshis stranded in WB worried about ongoing violence in country

Several Bangladeshis, who have come here either for medical treatment or education or other purposes, are now stranded in the city and concerned about the ongoing violence and abrupt change of regime in their country.

The suspension of train services between India and Bangladesh has compounded their anxiety, and they are uncertain about their next steps.

I came here for the treatment of my father, and we have been here for the last 20 days. We are stuck in Kolkata. I am worried about my family in Dhaka, said 35-year-old Md Mostaque.

Imran Ali Manik, a student at a private university in the city, echoed Mostaque.

For the last three days, I have been unable to contact my family in Khulna. My family is a known Awami League supporter. I don't know whether they are safe, the Bangladeshi student said.

The disruption in communication channels has resulted in distress as they are unable to check whether their loved ones back home are safe or not.

Mostaque and Manik are among several peop