This followed weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh that culminated in the chaotic resignation of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she fled to India on Monday. The protests were initially focused on the country's quota system but eventually spiralled into an anti-government unrest.
Naslima Nasreen, an exiled Bangladeshi author, has taken a sharp dig at ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Haseena, drawing parallels to her situation when she left the country in 1994.
Dr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate widely known for his Grameen Bank initiative that introduced Bangladesh to microcredit, is a fierce Hasina critic who is facing several criminal cases. He called Hasina's resignation on Monday as a "second liberation" for the country.
Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara, then a major in the Indian Army, played a crucial role in rescuing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from Pakistani captivity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
Weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh brought a tumultuous end to Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old reign as she was forced to resign and flee the country on Monday. Hasina had brought stability to the country in 2008 after a rise of Islamist extremism had threatened the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday as massive anti-governments turned violent, leading to the deaths of at least 300 others. She was expected to seek asylum in London and preparations to form an interim government in Bangladesh are underway.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Securit (CCS) on Monday. He was briefed about the Bangladesh crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Mr Nirmala Sitharaman, RAW and IB Chiefs were present in the meeting
Bangladesh protests: These numbers provide critical assistance and security to those facing threats or danger, reflecting a significant step towards ensuring the safety of minority groups in the country.
The Bangladesh Army chief announced to lift the curfew on Tuesday morning and to form an interim government. Meanwhile, the President has dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of opposition leader Khalida Zia.
After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, the President of Bangladesh dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of former PM opposition BNP leader Khalida Zia. The Bangladeshi military announced to lift nationwide curfew on Tuesday morning.
Bangladesh protests: As the country grapples with the immediate aftermath of this political turmoil, the future remains deeply uncertain, with millions of Bangladeshis anxiously waiting to see what will come next.
Sheikh Hasina stepped down after 15 years in power and subsequently fled the country amid widespread unrest.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned on Monday following unprecedented anti-government protests, landed at the Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad as part of her plan to go to London.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that Sheikh Hasina has resigned as the country's Prime Minister and an interim government is set to take over soon. After resigning, Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad on her way to London.
Sheikh Hasina first became Prime Minister in 1996, serving until 2001. She returned to power in 2009 and has been in office since then, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in Bangladesh’s history.
Following the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that he would form an interim government. He had met political leaders and told them the Army would take over responsibility for law and order.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country, amid massive protests against her government that has killed more than 106 people since Sunday, August 4.
Bangladesh protests: Agitators also set on fire Awami League president Sheikh Hasina's office at Dhanmondi in Dhaka. Protesters were seen chanting slogans and celebrating the news of Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
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