External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the political situation in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position due to increasing protests. On Monday evening, she arrived at Hindon Air Base near New Delhi in a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, after leaving Dhaka earlier in the day. It is still unclear if she will remain in Delhi or move to another location, with some reports suggesting she might head to London.
Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Dhaka, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing situation. They announced that they are closely monitoring the situation and assisting passengers with confirmed bookings by waiving rescheduling and cancellation charges. “Safety of our guests and crew remains our foremost priority,” Air India stated.
Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure, celebrations and protests erupted across Dhaka and Bangladesh.
People entered Ganabhaban, the Prime Minister’s residence and some were seen taking items from public buildings, including the Parliament building. Prothom Alo reported that Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman will soon meet with student and teacher representatives to discuss the situation.
At Hindon Air Base, Sheikh Hasina discussed the current situation in Bangladesh and her future plans with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The Indian Air Force has put its personnel on alert in the eastern sector and, along with other security agencies, is providing security to Hasina, who is being moved to a safe location.
The security outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi has been tightened since Hasina’s arrival. The Border Security Force (BSF) is in regular contact with the Border Guard Bangladesh to monitor the situation. A senior BSF officer mentioned that the border is calm, but traffic movement is restricted due to the curfew in Bangladesh.
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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and BNP Chairperson Tariq Rahman have both called for calm among the citizens. The anti-discrimination student movement announced that they will outline a national government plan at 8 PM local time. Nahid Islam, the movement’s coordinator, urged students to prevent looting and maintain peace on the streets.
Protests turned violent as demonstrators stormed the Prime Minister’s official residence and set fire to Awami League offices in Dhaka. Protesters were seen celebrating Hasina’s resignation, chanting slogans, and causing damage to property.
The situation in Bangladesh remains fluid, with ongoing discussions and measures being taken to stabilize the country and ensure the safety of its citizens.
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