04:08Delhi Police has increased security at the Bangladesh High Commission following the civil unrest and establishment of an in neighbouring Bangladesh.
Footage filmed on Thursday shows armed police officers guarding the Bangladesh High Commission, with an increased presence of officers at barrier fences in front of the main gate.
Delhi locals voiced mixed opinions on the situation's impact on India after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and departed for India on August 5.
Trader Junaid Khan warned the Bangladesh crisis could have a major migration impact on India, claiming that Bangladeshis are 'so agitated that there is no limit to it'.
"I saw some visuals yesterday of people entering the parliament building. ..., entering the prime minister Hasina’s house and taking her clothes, her suitcases and briefcases, and dancing semi-nude. Looking at all this makes me feel that they could enter through our borders and even through the Meghalaya borders. Already in Bengal, around 200,000 have entered as refugees," Khan explained.
"If Modi wants, he can provide help, or if required, they would even attack and make it part of India," he added.
Consultant Baburam Acharya agreed that India has a role in mediating between the sides, and 'can play a big role as India is Bangladesh's guardian'.
Meanwhile, former serviceman Brij Nandan Yadav warned that 'extremists have grown strong and are capable of bringing down the government'. He pointed the finger at governments elsewhere in the region for stoking the unrest that has led to the crisis.
"International politics is at play in South Asia. This outbreak is not just happening right now, it has been brewing for some time. I do not want to mention names, but China and Pakistan are involved. In fact, Pakistan has played a major role in this," Yadav asserted.
"The Indian government should initiate dialogue with liberals like journalists, scientists, and the educated to bring stability because the main party has lost control of the country. Awami League doesn't have any role, it is like a remote in the hands of Pakistan," he added.
India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar confirmed that India is closely monitoring the 'status of minorities' in Bangladesh. He noted that India welcomes 'initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection', but added India remains 'deeply concerned until law and order is visibly restored'.
The minister added that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including around 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in at least 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.
'Brewing for some time' - Delhi Police bolsters security at Bangladesh High Commission following Dhaka unrest
Delhi Police has increased security at the Bangladesh High Commission following the civil unrest and establishment of an in neighbouring Bangladesh.
Footage filmed on Thursday shows armed police officers guarding the Bangladesh High Commission, with an increased presence of officers at barrier fences in front of the main gate.
Delhi locals voiced mixed opinions on the situation's impact on India after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and departed for India on August 5.
Trader Junaid Khan warned the Bangladesh crisis could have a major migration impact on India, claiming that Bangladeshis are 'so agitated that there is no limit to it'.
"I saw some visuals yesterday of people entering the parliament building. ..., entering the prime minister Hasina’s house and taking her clothes, her suitcases and briefcases, and dancing semi-nude. Looking at all this makes me feel that they could enter through our borders and even through the Meghalaya borders. Already in Bengal, around 200,000 have entered as refugees," Khan explained.
"If Modi wants, he can provide help, or if required, they would even attack and make it part of India," he added.
Consultant Baburam Acharya agreed that India has a role in mediating between the sides, and 'can play a big role as India is Bangladesh's guardian'.
Meanwhile, former serviceman Brij Nandan Yadav warned that 'extremists have grown strong and are capable of bringing down the government'. He pointed the finger at governments elsewhere in the region for stoking the unrest that has led to the crisis.
"International politics is at play in South Asia. This outbreak is not just happening right now, it has been brewing for some time. I do not want to mention names, but China and Pakistan are involved. In fact, Pakistan has played a major role in this," Yadav asserted.
"The Indian government should initiate dialogue with liberals like journalists, scientists, and the educated to bring stability because the main party has lost control of the country. Awami League doesn't have any role, it is like a remote in the hands of Pakistan," he added.
India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar confirmed that India is closely monitoring the 'status of minorities' in Bangladesh. He noted that India welcomes 'initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection', but added India remains 'deeply concerned until law and order is visibly restored'.
The minister added that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including around 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in at least 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.
Delhi Police has increased security at the Bangladesh High Commission following the civil unrest and establishment of an in neighbouring Bangladesh.
Footage filmed on Thursday shows armed police officers guarding the Bangladesh High Commission, with an increased presence of officers at barrier fences in front of the main gate.
Delhi locals voiced mixed opinions on the situation's impact on India after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and departed for India on August 5.
Trader Junaid Khan warned the Bangladesh crisis could have a major migration impact on India, claiming that Bangladeshis are 'so agitated that there is no limit to it'.
"I saw some visuals yesterday of people entering the parliament building. ..., entering the prime minister Hasina’s house and taking her clothes, her suitcases and briefcases, and dancing semi-nude. Looking at all this makes me feel that they could enter through our borders and even through the Meghalaya borders. Already in Bengal, around 200,000 have entered as refugees," Khan explained.
"If Modi wants, he can provide help, or if required, they would even attack and make it part of India," he added.
Consultant Baburam Acharya agreed that India has a role in mediating between the sides, and 'can play a big role as India is Bangladesh's guardian'.
Meanwhile, former serviceman Brij Nandan Yadav warned that 'extremists have grown strong and are capable of bringing down the government'. He pointed the finger at governments elsewhere in the region for stoking the unrest that has led to the crisis.
"International politics is at play in South Asia. This outbreak is not just happening right now, it has been brewing for some time. I do not want to mention names, but China and Pakistan are involved. In fact, Pakistan has played a major role in this," Yadav asserted.
"The Indian government should initiate dialogue with liberals like journalists, scientists, and the educated to bring stability because the main party has lost control of the country. Awami League doesn't have any role, it is like a remote in the hands of Pakistan," he added.
India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar confirmed that India is closely monitoring the 'status of minorities' in Bangladesh. He noted that India welcomes 'initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection', but added India remains 'deeply concerned until law and order is visibly restored'.
The minister added that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including around 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in at least 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.