India has designated Bangladesh a “non-family” posting for its diplomats, citing escalating security risks, while keeping all five diplomatic missions fully operational, sources confirmed on Tuesday.The move affects the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the four Assistant High Commissions located in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. Dependents of officials…
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