Around 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh as violent clashes continue in the neighboring country, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The turmoil stems from student protests demanding the Sheikh Hasina-led government to abolish a controversial job quota system.
The unrest has resulted in over 100 fatalities over the past weeks.
Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, confirmed the return of Indian students and expressed hope for a swift return to normalcy in Bangladesh.
"Being a close neighbor and friend, we are hopeful that the situation will stabilise soon," he said.
Despite the ongoing violence, Bangladesh showed signs of recovery on Wednesday after a five-day nationwide student protest.
Rush hour traffic returned to Dhaka's streets, and banks, garment factories, and limited internet services began to reopen.
Since last Thursday, a nationwide internet blackout has restricted the flow of information, although limited connectivity was restored on Tuesday night, prioritising banks, technology firms, and media outlets.
Mobile phones have started working again, but users report slow internet speeds and continued suspension of mobile internet and social media sites like Facebook.
Authorities relaxed the curfew for seven hours in the capital and other districts, but a strict vigil by army troops, paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), riot police, and the elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) continues.
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