The recent developments in Bangladesh and West Asia were the focus of a significant conversation between India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. This discussion comes amid reports that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may be considering seeking asylum in the UK, a topic that has generated much speculation.

The Indian High Commission in London has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to exercise caution and stay vigilant due to the ongoing violent protests across the UK. These disturbances were triggered by a tragic event in Southport, where three young girls were fatally stabbed during a dance workshop.

Issuing a stern violence to the rioters, said to be far-right groups, Keir Starmer posted: “Be in no doubt: Those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law."