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A large number of people transit through the Mahadipur dry port in Malda every day.
Students in the country are protesting against a regulation enforced by the government.
The political situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating day by day. Thousands of Bangladeshis continue to cross the border to India for medical treatment amid unrest in the Asian country. Despite the country's government suddenly suspending imports and exports on Monday, transit remains open for transit passengers. The country came under military rule and the museum was closed after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.
Every year many people come to India to get proper treatment in hospitals across the country. As the unrest intensified, cross-border movements between countries increased significantly. Speaking to Local 18, Bangladeshi citizen Md. Latif said, “I came to India for treatment. I had an appointment with a doctor in Malda. The situation in our country is very bad. The prime minister has resigned and fled the country.
Students in the country are protesting against a regulation enforced by the government. In this case, the willingness of Indian residents to visit Bangladesh is relatively low. With transport services suspended, Indians currently in Bangladesh are also rushing back by hook or by crook. Indian citizens stranded there are currently returning home via land crossings. Deshdulal Chakraborty, official of Mahadipur dry port, said: “Bangladeshi citizens often cross the border to seek medical treatment. However, the passenger flow has reduced significantly. With transportation facilities suspended, many Bangladeshis have been Trapped here, we are making appropriate arrangements for them.
A large number of people transit through the Mahadipur dry port in Malda every day. However, the number of passengers has dropped significantly these days. Currently, only Bangladeshi citizens travel to India. Most of these people come here just to get treatment. Even those who returned to Bangladesh at this time mostly came to India for medical reasons. Still, some Bangladeshi residents said they had to go to India because of the lack of proper medical facilities.
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