Bangladesh Highlights: Sheikh Hasina To Stay In India Until Britain Grants Asylum

To ensure the safety and security of minority communities across Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Army has released a comprehensive list of emergency contact numbers. These contacts are designated to assist Hindu families, temples (mandirs), and other minority groups in case of violent attacks or any form of danger. READ FULL STORY HERE

Sheikh Hasina's resignation has descended Bangladesh into chaos after her government collapsed as a result of violent protests and military coup. The development took place amid violent protests that gripped the nation for days killing over 300 people. Hasina fled the country and is currently taking shelter in India. She first entered India via Agartala and later landed at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, near Delhi. India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Hasina while Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meet with Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman among others.  READ FULL STORY HERE 

Hasina’s official residence, Ganabhaban, in Dhaka was stormed by protesters as she fled the country to India and landed at Hindon Air Base near New Delhi.

The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:

“The last two weeks in Bangladesh have seen unprecedented levels of violence and tragic loss of life. A transitional period has been announced by the Chief of the Army Staff.  All sides now need to work together to end the violence, restore calm, deescalate the situation and prevent any further loss of life. The people of Bangladesh deserve a full and independent UN-led investigation into the events of the past few weeks. The UK wants to see action taken to ensure Bangladesh a peaceful and democratic future. The UK and Bangladesh have deep people-to-people links and shared Commonwealth values.”

The Biden Administration has said an interim government in Bangladesh, which has descended into chaos after the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid violent anti-quota protests, should be formed according to democratic principles, rule of law and the will of the Bangladeshi people.

"We want to see the Bangladeshi people decide the future of the Bangladeshi government," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

Bangladesh descended into chaos as Prime Minister Hasina surreptitiously resigned and fled the country in a military aircraft while the army stepped in to fill the power vacuum by announcing an interim government.

• Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees Bangladesh after weeks of deadly unrest.
• An aircraft with Hasina on board lands at Hindon Airbase near New Delhi.
• Thousands of people storm Hasina’s official residence in Dhaka.
• The head of the army says an interim government will be formed.
• General Waker-uz-Zaman urges protesters to stop the unrest.

West Bengal Police urged people to avoid sharing provocative videos.

In a post on X, West Bengal Police wrote, "Given the current situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, we have noticed a few posts and videos on social media that may create discord and unrest. Please do not pay attention to rumours, do not share provocative videos, do not step into a fake news trap..."

"We are monitoring the situation in Bangladesh closely," a White House National Security Council spokesperson said here on Tuesday.

"The United States has long called for respecting democratic rights in Bangladesh, and we urge that the interim government formation be democratic and inclusive," the spokesperson said.

With volatile crowds taking to the streets in Dhaka, Bangladesh Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.

An interim government will be taking over, he said in a televised address. "I'm taking all responsibility (of the country). Please cooperate." The NSC spokesperson said the US "commend the Army for the restraint they have shown today. We encourage all parties to refrain from further violence and restore peace as quickly as possible".

The United States is monitoring the Bangladesh situation "closely" and urges that the formation of an interim government there be democratic and inclusive after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, according to a White House National Security Council spokesperson.

Bangladesh Air Force’s C130 J will be flying to Panagarh Air Base later in the night. It will be based at Panagarh and might come back to ferry Hasina as she gets clearances for journey ahead.

Sheikh Hasina to stay at Hindon tonight 

"The honourable prime minister has resigned, and we will form an interim government to do our work. Please have patience, give us some time,” Bangladesh Army chief Zaman said, speaking in Bengali. “God willing, we will be successful in solving all the problems by working together. Don’t go on the path of confrontation and return to the path of peace and order,” he added. 

No clearance from Britain for Hasina’s asylum 

Protesters took away Dior bag, saree from ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's official residence

The US welcoming the announcement of an interim government in Bangladesh, said that "any transition should be based on democratic principles and rule of law."

Late night in Dhaka, miscreants toppled the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin has ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia 

Sheikh Hasina to stay at Hindon tonight. Bangladesh Air Force’s C130 J will be flying to Panagarh Air Base later in the night. It will be based at Panagarh and might come back to ferry Hasina as she gets clearances for journey ahead. 

Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin announces the dissolution of the current parliament which was elected in the general elections held in January this year

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said his mother would not make a political comeback as she is “deeply disappointed” by the uprising against her leadership despite her efforts for the betterment of Bangladesh, Dhaka Tribune reported.

The Meghalaya government on Monday imposed a night curfew along its 443-km-long border with Bangladesh

On current situation in Bangladesh, US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller says, “We have seen the announcement that Prime Minister Hasina has resigned from her position and departed Bangladesh. We are monitoring the situation carefully. The United States stands with the people of Bangladesh.”

“We are deeply saddened about the reports of Human Rights abuses, casualties and injuries over the weekend in the past weeks,” said US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller. 

“We urge all parties to refrain from further violence. Too many lives have been lost over the past several weeks, and we urge calm and restraint in the days ahead. We welcome the announcement of the interim government and urge any transition be conducted in accordance with Bangladesh's laws,” said US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller. 

Release of Bangladesh Nationalist Party or BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia ordered by the Bangladesh President

Offices of Ekattor TV & Samay TV ransacked and burnt-down in Dhaka. They were reportedly pro-Hasina news channels

Schools and businesses to resume operations from tomorrow in Bangladesh. 

Bangladesh curfew to end at dawn Tuesday, schools and businesses to reopen: military
 

 BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday said it is a matter of great honour that Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina "feels safe in Bharat" after Hasina resigned as prime minister and landed near Delhi in a military aircraft amid unrest in her country.

Ranaut, a national award-winning actor and BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, also criticised those questioning "Hindu Rastra (a Hindu nation)". She claimed that Muslim countries are not safe "even for Muslims".

"Bharat is the original motherland of all Islamic Republics around us. We are honoured and flattered that honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh feels safe in Bharat but all those who live in India and keep asking why Hindu Rashtra? Why Ram Rajya? Well it is evident why!!! "No one is safe in Muslim countries not even Muslims themselves. Unfortunate whatever is happening in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Britain. We are lucky to be living in Ram Rajya," the 38-year-old MP, who has often courted controversies with her remarks, said in a post on X.

Sheikh Hasina still at Hindon airbase 

An unruly mob on Monday damaged the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) and the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum located at the Dhanmondi area in the Bangladesh capital, witnesses said.

'Will support whatever decision Centre takes': Mamata Banerjee on political crisis in Bangladesh

PM Modi held a meeting with the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at his official residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. In the meeting, the PM was briefed about the ongoing situation in Bangladesh.

US Embassy in Dhaka advises citizens to shelter & consider returning home. “U.S citizens should shelter in a safe place, and strongly consider returning to the United States when safe to do so.  Further violence connected to the government transition is possible: US embassy in Dhaka,” it said. 

NSA Ajit Doval & military officials meets Bangladesh PM at Hindon airbase 

IAF alerts Eastern sectors as Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM arrives for secure relocation. 

Sheikh Hasina secured by IAF & security agencies. Hasina has been relocated to safety. 

Meghalaya imposes night curfew along its border with Bangladesh amid turmoil in neighbouring country: Deputy CM

A source from Congress said that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Parliament House on Monday and discussed the development in Bangladesh.

A high alert was implemented at the Bangladesh International Petrapol border in North 24 Parganas at West Bengal on Monday.

Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory given the political situation in Bangladesh by issuing a statement that read, "In view of the ongoing situation in Dhaka, all flights scheduled for tomorrow have unfortunately been cancelled. We understand that this may cause significant inconvenience and disruption to your travel plans and we sincerely regret this development." 

NSA Ajit Doval Meets Sheikh Hasina

ISKON Temple attacked in Dhaka, say reports. 

High alert implemented at Bangladesh International Petrapol border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

India to provide Hasina all logistical support 

Sheikh Hasina to stay in India until Britain grants asylum 

Jaishankar briefed PM Modi on Bangladesh situation 

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman will soon hold a discussion with the representatives of students and teachers. This has been disclosed in a notice of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in the evening today, Monday. 

Protestors in Bangladesh vandalise premises after collapse of Hasina government 

IndiGo cancels all flights to and from Dhaka amid unrest 

MEA S Jaishankar to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament. 

Indian Air Force fighter aircraft were airborne soon after the Bangladeshi C-130 aircraft entered Indian airspace and kept an eye on it for some time. The Indian Air Force and Indian Army were prepared to meet any contingency: Sources

Increased BSF presence and Alert Along Indo-Bangladesh border due to evolving situation 

BSF issues alert and boosts troop deployment along Indo-Bangladesh border amid crisis 

Sheikh Hasina to fly to London after aircraft refuelling

Air India cancels Dhaka flights, offers waiver due to crisis. “In view of the emerging situation in Bangladesh, we have cancelled the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Dhaka with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges. Safety of our guests and crew remains our foremost priority. For more information, please call our 24/7 Contact Centre at 011-69329333 / 011-69329999,” the airlines said in a statement. 

Hasina lands at Hindon air base in C-130, Indian air force and security agencies oversee landing. 

Sheikh Hasina arrives at Hindon air base amid tight security and aircraft monitoring

As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 101 deaths have been confirmed. In Sirajganj, 24 people have been reported dead, including 13 police officers from the Inayatpur police station. Other fatalities include 11 in Lakshmipur, 8 in Feni, 6 in Narsingdi, 6 in Kishoreganj, 4 each in Magura, Rangpur, Bogura, 3 each in Munshiganj, Comilla, 5 in Sherpur, 4 in Sylhet, 2 each in Pabna and Joypurhat, and one each in Bhola, Habiganj, Cox's Bazar, Sunamganj, Barisal, and Gazipur’s Sripur and Savar.

Additionally, reports indicate that at least ten people have died in clashes in different parts of Dhaka. Among the deceased are a student from Dhaka’s Daffodil University and another from Habibullah Bahar College.
 

Hasina received by IAF officials

Sheikh Hasina received by Airforce officials at Hindon airbase 

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina landed in Delhi on Monday. 

Dhaka's Shahjalal international airport is temporarily closed. 

Protesters set Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka on fire. This comes in wake of the Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigning in wake of unprecedented anti-government protests in the neighbouring country*

Flight With Sheikh Hasina To Land In Next 15 Minutes 

The helicopter carrying former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will soon land in New Delhi, however, it's not certain whether she will stay or leave for London.

Salimullah Khan and Asif Nazrul will lead the Interim Bangladesh Government post exit of former PM Sheikh Hasina, sources said. 

The security has been heightened outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi amid reports that Sheikh Hasina is coming to Delhi after facing a military coup in Dhaka. 

Amid escalating unrest in Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged all citizens in the state to maintain peace and avoid provocation. 

After hundreds stormed into the official residence of Sheikh Hasina, a man could be seen running away with a huge fish. 

Ex-Foreign Secretary and ex-Ambassador to Bangladesh, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said, "...I would also look at it as an economic factor and opportunists - whether it is the Opposition BNT or Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami...They have joined the protest and they have put in the violence in the protest. You can't rule out the involvement of foreign powers who are inimical to Bangladesh's interest and to our security also. You cannot rule out the fact that certain interests have been fishing in troubled waters. But I think the situation itself was a result of several underlying factors, inherent within Bangladesh.", Harsh Vardhan Shringla says, "...I would also look at it as an economic factor and opportunists - whether it is the Opposition BNT or Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami...They have joined the protest and they have put in the violence in the protest. You can't rule out the involvement of foreign powers who are inimical to Bangladesh's interest and to our security also. You cannot rule out the fact that certain interests have been fishing in troubled waters. But I think the situation itself was a result of several underlying factors, inherent within Bangladesh."
 

As per sources, Bangladesh Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman has ordered both the Army and the police to not fire any shots at the protesting students. 
 

Amid growing unrest, violent protestors set PM Sheikh Hasina's office on fire. 

As per reports, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi and will soon be en route to London. 

Bangladesh’s Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said, "Promise that your demands will be fulfilled. I am requesting all of you to take a step back from the protest. Every wrong will be answered. We confirm Sheikh Hasina's resignation."

Reuters reported that the Bangladesh Army Chief has said that PM Sheikh Hasina has resigned and the country is going to be run by an interim government. 

In the view of law and order situation in Bangladesh, BSF issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border. A senior BSF officer said the Director General of the BSF has also reached Kolkata.

A senior official from the Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office, who requested anonymity said, "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the official residence in Dhaka after violence erupted. Her current whereabouts are unknown. The situation in Dhaka is highly sensitive, and the Prime Minister's residence is under siege by a mob."

There are reports that Sheikh Hasina is landing in Agartala; Agartala ATC has given approval for landing of one military helicopter from bangladesh.

Sheikh Hasina has left the official residence in Bangladesh and hundreds of protestors have stormed into her house.

Latest reports suggest that Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has resigned amid the ongoing unrest and has been moved to a ‘safer place’.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left the capital Dhaka amid violent clashes, a source close to the embattled leader told the news agency AFP. "She and her sister have left Ganabhaban (the Prime Minister's official residence) for a safer place," the source said.  "She wanted to record a speech. But she could not get an opportunity to do that."

Rail service suspended indefinitely in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Army Chief to Address Nation at 3 PM, as per the Report

Bangladesh Headed for a coup, as Army Asks Hasina to Leave 

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka for 'safer place': AFP report

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General Anil Chauhan chairs the meeting of apex level tri-service financial conference in Delhi. Visuals from inside Manekshaw centre. 

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Nearly 100 killed in clashes between Awami League supporters, protestors demanding Hasina's resignation

India advises its nationals not to travel to Bangladesh until further notice