Pakistan has expressed solidarity with Bangladesh following a student-led protest movement that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the appointment of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as head of an interim government. The Foreign Office stated its hope for a swift return to normalcy in Bangladesh.
At least 29 bodies of Awami League leaders, associates, and family members have been recovered across Bangladesh following attacks and clashes after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled Dhaka. The violence includes arson, looting, and mob attacks, leaving a trail of destruction and grief.
Amidst violent unrest in Bangladesh that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of imprisoned opposition leader and former PM Khaleda Zia. The decision was taken after a meeting with opposition parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina has been provided security by Indian forces and moved to a safe location.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country amid escalating protests and violence, leading to the military taking control and establishing an interim government. The protests, which began over job quotas and expanded to calls for Hasina’s resignation, have resulted in hundreds of deaths. Indian security agencies are tracking a plane believed to be carrying Hasina towards Delhi.
A week marked by significant events in various sectors. A tragic car crash in Pune claimed lives, while a bus accident on the Ambala-Delhi National Highway added to the toll. Political tensions arise as Delhi chief minister’s personnel faces judicial custody and Kolkata braced for unrest. Google’s investment in Flipkart and call for employees to return to the office sent ripples through the business world. Natural disasters and economic indicators made headlines, with Cyclone Remal threatening landfall and gold prices dipping dramatically amid Federal Reserve policies.
