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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 07, 2024, 00:34:17 IST
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Bangladesh News Highlights: Attempting to flee country, two ex-Bangladesh ministers detained at Dhaka airport
Bangladesh Protests Highlights: Former Bangladesh IT minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak detained by authorities at the Dhaka airport. Palak was attempting to flee the country when he was detained, Prothom Alo reported. This comes after Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister yesterday following weeks of student protests, fleeing to India. According to reports, after arriving at the Hindon airbase near Delhi, she is expected to pursue asylum in the United Kingdom.
Earlier. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, while addressing the Parliament on Tuesday, said that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Dhaka and engaging in ongoing discussions with the interim government of Bangladesh.
The sudden resignation and departure of the former leader has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Bangladesh, as the country grapples with the aftermath of this significant political development.
EAM Jaishankar on Tuesday also convened an all party meeting and briefed his colleagues over the situation in Bangladesh. Expressing confidence that there was near "unanimous support" cutting across party line, he said, "understanding that was extended" around the situation in the neighboring country.
Hasina arrived in India in a military transport plane of Bangladesh Air Force as thousands of protesters stormed and vandalised 'Ganabhaban' - the official residence of the prime minister in Dhaka.
Earlier. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, while addressing the Parliament on Tuesday, said that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Dhaka and engaging in ongoing discussions with the interim government of Bangladesh.
The sudden resignation and departure of the former leader has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Bangladesh, as the country grapples with the aftermath of this significant political development.
EAM Jaishankar on Tuesday also convened an all party meeting and briefed his colleagues over the situation in Bangladesh. Expressing confidence that there was near "unanimous support" cutting across party line, he said, "understanding that was extended" around the situation in the neighboring country.
Hasina arrived in India in a military transport plane of Bangladesh Air Force as thousands of protesters stormed and vandalised 'Ganabhaban' - the official residence of the prime minister in Dhaka.
10:54 (IST) Aug 06
Appreciate the unanimous support, says EAM Jaishankar after all party meet on Bangladesh unrest
10:47 (IST) Aug 06
Watch: Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, army in charge in Dhaka; Why India should be worried
10:25 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: Bangladesh garment factories to stay shut on Tuesday, says manufacturers' body
Garment factories in Bangladesh will remain closed on Tuesday, an official of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association said, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.
The next decision on opening of garment factories will be announced later on Tuesday,
The next decision on opening of garment factories will be announced later on Tuesday,
10:24 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: India will have to be very vigilant on border, says former envoy on Bangladesh crisis
ith the situation in Bangladesh snowballing into a major political turmoil, a former Indian high commissioner to Dhaka has cautioned that India will have to be "very vigilant" on the border in the wake of the crisis even as he asserted that New Delhi will be "prepared for all eventualities". Pankaj Saran, a veteran diplomat and former envoy of India to Bangladesh during whose tenure the historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) was ratified by the Indian Parliament in 2015, said on Monday that one cannot say when would things settle down in the neighbouring country.
"We will just have to wait for different political forces to find some equilibrium inside Bangladesh," he said.
Sheikh Hasina, 76, resigned as prime minister of Bangladesh and left the country on Monday amid mass protests against her government. Thousands of protesters looted and vandalised her official residence in Dhaka.
"We will just have to wait for different political forces to find some equilibrium inside Bangladesh," he said.
Sheikh Hasina, 76, resigned as prime minister of Bangladesh and left the country on Monday amid mass protests against her government. Thousands of protesters looted and vandalised her official residence in Dhaka.
10:19 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: Bangladesh Air Force C-130J departs from Hindon air base under close monitoring
The C-130J transport of the Bangladesh Air Force took off from the Hindon air base in the morning today around 9 AM and is moving towards its next destination. Indian security agencies are monitoring it closely: ANI Sources
10:04 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Protests Live: Modi government convenes all party meeting
The EAM is expected to brief the situation in Bangladesh, which will attended by Leader of Opposition in both Houses, Rahul Gandhi (Lok Sabha) and Mallikarjun Kharge (Rajya Sabha)
09:53 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Protest Live: India's border with Bangladesh secure, says Bengal governor
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday asserted that India's border with Bangladesh was secure amid the turmoil in the neighbouring country, and urged people to not pay attention to any rumours. Bose also constituted a "watchdog panel" that could be contacted round the clock to clarify any disinformation, he said.
09:46 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh News Live: Indian Government calls all-party meeting on Bangladesh
mid the Bangladesh unrest, the central government has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday.
According to official sources, the meeting will commence at around 10 am today and ministry of external affairs S Jaishankar will brief about the situation.
At least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest with police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, according to Dhaka Tribune.
The country announced on Monday that the clashes between demonstrators and members of the Awami League claimed the lives of at least 96 people in police firings.
According to official sources, the meeting will commence at around 10 am today and ministry of external affairs S Jaishankar will brief about the situation.
At least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest with police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, according to Dhaka Tribune.
The country announced on Monday that the clashes between demonstrators and members of the Awami League claimed the lives of at least 96 people in police firings.
09:45 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh News Live: Few shed tears for Hasina but many fear anarchy is looming
Sheikh Hasina's flight on Monday left India's neighbour oscillating between hope and apprehension, the unbridled joy and relief experienced by the millions who hit the streets contrasting with the uncertainty about the new future expressed by those who chose to stay away from the anti-govt protests.
09:45 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh News Live: US urges 'calm and restraint' in Bangladesh
The United States on Monday called for all sides to avoid violence in Bangladesh.
"We urge all parties to refrain from further violence. Too many lives have been lost over the course of the past several weeks, and we urge calm and restraint in the days ahead," state separtment spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters.
"We urge all parties to refrain from further violence. Too many lives have been lost over the course of the past several weeks, and we urge calm and restraint in the days ahead," state separtment spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters.
09:44 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program
The World Bank on Monday said it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its loan program with the country after its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled.
Hasina's exit came after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against preferential job quotas and swelled into a movement demanding her downfall.
"We mourn the violence and tragic loss of life that has taken place in recent weeks in Bangladesh and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution. We are assessing the impact of the unfolding situation on the World Bank Group program and remain committed to supporting the development aspirations of the people of Bangladesh," a spokesperson for the bank said.
Hasina's exit came after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against preferential job quotas and swelled into a movement demanding her downfall.
"We mourn the violence and tragic loss of life that has taken place in recent weeks in Bangladesh and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution. We are assessing the impact of the unfolding situation on the World Bank Group program and remain committed to supporting the development aspirations of the people of Bangladesh," a spokesperson for the bank said.
09:44 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: Professor Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt, according to local media reports
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to be chief adviser of interim Bangladesh govt after Sheikh Hasina flees. Bangladesh student protest co-ordinators also called for the formation of new government with nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as chief advisor, as per the Reuters citing Facebook post.
09:43 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Crisis Live: Rafales deployed, NSA Doval in action: How India shielded Sheikh Hasina’s flight from potential threats
As Bangladesh faced political upheaval, India had to act swiftly to ensure the safety of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she left her country. Security agencies prepared for all eventualities as Hasina headed towards India in an Air Force jet. Around 3pm, Indian Air Force radars detected a low-flying aircraft approaching the Indian border from Bangladesh.Air defense personnel, aware of the high-profile passenger onboard, allowed the aircraft to enter Indian airspace. To provide security, two Rafale fighter jets from the 101 squadron at Hashimara air base in West Bengal were deployed over Bihar and Jharkhand, according to ANI.
09:42 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Protests Live: At least six police stations vandalised, set on fire by miscreants in Chittagong
Miscreants attacked, vandalised and set fire to at least six police stations in Chittagong, looting weapons, bullets and various equipment. In addition, Awami League leaders and activists' homes and officers were targeted, Dhaka Tribune reported.
After the report of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, agitated crowds have taken to the streets in celebration. Later, police stations in Chandgaon, Patenga, EPZ, Kotowali, Akbar Shah, and Pahartali under the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) were attacked, vandalised, and set on fire.
During these assaults, police weapons, ammunition, and other equipment were looted. Several police personnel suffered injuries in the attacks, according to a Dhaka Tribune report.
Around 5 pm (local time), attackers tried to breach the main gate of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police Lines in Dampara. In response, police personnel fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the attackers.
After the report of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, agitated crowds have taken to the streets in celebration. Later, police stations in Chandgaon, Patenga, EPZ, Kotowali, Akbar Shah, and Pahartali under the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) were attacked, vandalised, and set on fire.
During these assaults, police weapons, ammunition, and other equipment were looted. Several police personnel suffered injuries in the attacks, according to a Dhaka Tribune report.
Around 5 pm (local time), attackers tried to breach the main gate of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police Lines in Dampara. In response, police personnel fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the attackers.
09:42 (IST) Aug 06
Bangladesh Protests Live: Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters
Bangladesh's army chief will meet student protest leaders on Tuesday as the country awaits the formation of a new government a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled following a violent uprising against her that killed hundreds.
Student leaders, who spearheaded a movement against job quotas that turned into a call for Hasina to resign, said early on Tuesday that they want a new interim government with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser.
"Any government other than the one we recommended would not be accepted," Nahid Islam, one of the key organisers of the student movement, said in a video on Facebook with three other organisers. "We wouldn't accept any army-supported or army-led government."
Student leaders, who spearheaded a movement against job quotas that turned into a call for Hasina to resign, said early on Tuesday that they want a new interim government with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser.
"Any government other than the one we recommended would not be accepted," Nahid Islam, one of the key organisers of the student movement, said in a video on Facebook with three other organisers. "We wouldn't accept any army-supported or army-led government."
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