Claim:
Reports from a section of Bangladeshi media claim that India has imposed a visa ban on six Bangladeshi student leaders due to their involvement in “anti-India” activities.
Fact-Check Summary:
This claim has been dismissed by official sources in New Delhi as “fake news.” The reports suggesting that India took action against these student leaders by banning their visas are untrue.
Background:
On September 1, a report published by a Bengali-language Bangladeshi media outlet claimed that India imposed a visa ban on six student leaders from Bangladesh. The report further alleged that this action was a response to the student leaders’ role in inciting “anti-India” sentiments. The article mentioned the names of these student leaders and suggested that this was part of a larger crackdown by India against anti-India elements in Bangladesh.
Official Response:
Official sources in New Delhi have categorically denied these claims, branding the reports as “fake news.” They have clarified that no such visa ban has been imposed on any Bangladeshi student leaders.
Additional Context:
The reports also mentioned a student-led resistance movement that began in Bangladesh in July, which allegedly culminated in the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, with her fleeing to India. However, this narrative does not align with verified events, and no credible sources support the claim of a visa ban or the fall of the Hasina government due to student protests.
Conclusion:
The claim that India has imposed a visa ban on six Bangladeshi student leaders is false. Official sources have confirmed that these reports are unfounded and should be considered fake news. There is no evidence to support the narrative presented by the Bangladeshi media outlet.