Bangladeshi students at AMU struggle amid political crisis at home

Agra: Bangladeshi students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) said they were deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation back home. Many students were struggling to connect with families due to disrupted telecom networks and were unable to receive money for university fees because banks in Bangladesh are not operational.
Mohammad Abu Sayeed, a Bangladeshi PhD student at AMU, said, “The situation is worrying.One government has gone, and another is yet to come. I don’t want to go home right now. This is the last year of my PhD, but I will try to go as soon as conditions improve.”
AMU deputy proctor, Sayed Nawaz Zaidi, said, “There are 31 students from Bangladesh; while seven are here, the rest have gone home. Students have been requested to pay tuition fees after the situation in Bangladesh is normal. Due to banks there not working, students are unable to receive money to pay fees and other basic needs.”
Payal Rai, another PhD student said, “We’re safe in the university but I am extremely worried about my country and my family, I’m unable to connect with my family and watching TV news for updates. I hope everything will be fine soon.”
The situation in Bangladesh became volatile this week, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigning and fleeing the country amid massive protests.
What began as a demonstration against job quotas, rapidly escalated into a massive protest against govt. In the past few weeks, over 300 people have lost their lives.