The Border Security Force (BSF) in India has issued a ‘high alert’ for all units along the 4,096 km India-Bangladesh border. This action follows the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country amid ongoing protests that have continued for over a month.
Acting BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary and senior officials have arrived in Kolkata to review the security situation along the India-Bangladesh border.
In the midst of violent protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and left the capital city, Dhaka, along with her sister for a safer location. The protests, which began as peaceful student demonstrations against a preferential quota system for government jobs, have escalated dramatically, resulting in nearly 300 deaths. Protestors demanded Hasina’s resignation due to dissatisfaction with her governance and economic policies.
The Bangladeshi army addressed the violence, stating, “PM Hasina has resigned, and an interim government will run the country. We will restore peace. We urge citizens to stop the violence. We will investigate all the killings that have occurred in recent weeks.”
Despite the resignation, Prime Minister Hasina’s son called on security forces to block any unelected government from taking power. Meanwhile, thousands of protestors stormed the prime minister’s palace, as reported by television broadcasts.
In response to the unrest, the Indian government issued a travel advisory, advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh for the time being. The protests have intensified, with over 10,000 arrests and numerous police cases against protestors, but the demonstrations have continued to grow since Friday.
The situation in Bangladesh remains tense, and the international community is closely monitoring the developments. The resignation of Prime Minister Hasina marks a significant turning point in the country’s political landscape, with the interim government now tasked with restoring order and addressing the demands of the protestors.
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