B'desh medical students face uncertainty

Given the sudden political disruption in Bangladesh, Indian medical students are now left wondering about their academic future.

- Simple Vishwakarma

The possibility of transferring to Indian colleges has been on the minds of many, but uncertainty prevails as they await further development. According to information shared by Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, in Rajya Sabha on August 8, the ongoing protests and violence in Bangladesh have forced around 7,200 Indian students to return to India. Now back home, these students are facing significant concerns about their academic future, with many unsure if they will be able to transfer to Indian colleges or if they'll need to return to Bangladesh once the situation stabilises.

Students struggle to keep up with studies

Jayshree, a first-year MBBS student at Dhaka National Medical College, is one of those who has returned to India. Despite being back home, continuing her education remotely has proven to be a significant challenge for the 19-year-old. "It's been really tough," she admitted. "It's difficult for me to keep up with my studies on my own, but I'm trying. My textbooks and bone sets are still at the dorms, which are important to my medical study."