The United States has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Bangladesh following mass protests that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move comes after the US had previously warned citizens against traveling to Bangladesh due to concerns over civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.
Most Indian airlines, including Air India and Vistara, will resume their flights to and from Dhaka on Wednesday, following a day of cancellations due to violent protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Air India is offering a one-time waiver for rescheduling flights booked between August 4th and 7th. Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport reopened on Tuesday morning after being closed for operations until 11:30 pm the previous night.
Following widespread protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, the Bangladesh Army has assumed control, forming an interim government. Students are calling for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead the interim government, while the military has begun reshuffling top generals and releasing political prisoners. The unrest, which began over job quota disputes, escalated into calls for Hasina’s resignation and resulted in widespread violence, including attacks on minorities and government facilities. Hasina, who fled to India, faces an uncertain future as her visa has been revoked and asylum options remain limited.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has offered to lead an interim government in Bangladesh following mass protests that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. Yunus, known for his microfinance work, expressed his willingness to take on the role, emphasizing the need for free elections.
After weeks of escalating protests against her rule, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country on August 5th. Facing mounting pressure from demonstrators who threatened to reach her official residence within 45 minutes, Hasina was ultimately persuaded to step down by her family and officials who warned of an uncontrollable situation.
The Bangladesh Police Service Association has launched a strike, demanding security guarantees for their officers following attacks after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight from the country. The strike comes amidst widespread unrest and violence, with protesters targeting police stations and demanding Hasina’s removal.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for an interim government. This comes after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, following widespread protests against her administration.
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, has expressed concern over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, where protests against the government have turned violent. The minister stated that India is in constant contact with the Indian community in Bangladesh, particularly the 9,000 Indian students residing there. He assured that India will remain concerned until law and order is restored in the country. The situation in Bangladesh has escalated with the dissolution of parliament, setting the stage for new elections. The resignation and subsequent flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following weeks of protests has triggered unrest, leading to demonstrators storming government buildings.
Protesters in Bangladesh stormed the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka, forcing Sheikh Hasina to flee to India. The unrest reached New York, where BNP supporters entered the Bangladesh consulate and removed the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding father. This comes after thousands of protesters vandalized his ancestral home-turned-museum and statue in Dhaka. The army chief has announced the formation of an interim government following Hasina’s resignation.
India has offered its support to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned amidst protests and arrived in India on Monday evening. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting in Parliament about the ongoing situation, assuring the government’s continued analysis and investigation into the evolving situation.
