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.
Violent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh's government jobs escalated to anti-government agitation that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She landed at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, but there has been no word on her seeking asylum in the UK.
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 development comes after a key student leader Nahid Islam announced that an outline for an interim government would be finalised within the next 24 hours. Bangladesh Army took charge after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following unprecedented violent protest against her government.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate demanding her resignation. She arrived in India on Monday evening. There is no official information about her next destination but the sources claimed that she may seek asylum in UK.
More than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.
The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.
Mamata Banerjee had offered to provide shelter to refugees fleeing the violent protests in Bangladesh that left over 150 dead. The protesters were demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her solidarity with the people who have remained at the receiving end of the ongoing violence in the neighbouring country.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other missions are making efforts to facilitate the safe travel of Indian nationals through the border crossing points. Students in Bangladesh are protesting against the quota system for government jobs amid a period of high unemployment.
Student protests in Bangladesh over the quota system for government jobs turned deadly as protesters clashed with the police and security forces, resulting in over 100 deaths. The Ministry of External Affairs informed on Friday that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are 'safe and sound'.
Tensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.
At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.
The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.
Student protesters demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs announced a complete nationwide shutdown on Thursday. At least six people were killed in violent clashes as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to quell the unrest.
Hasina announced a judicial committee to probe the deaths of anti-quota protesters, saying she "deeply regretted" the killings. A nationwide shutdown was announced by the protesters after violent clashes with police and ruling party's student activists left at least six dead.
These incidents are aimed at tarnishing the image of our nation and creating tension with an eye on the general election. But we won't allow these forces to succeed, said Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
Gunpowder, firearms, and various combustible materials were used by the Hefazat-e-Islam militants that carried out violence in Bangladesh's Brahmanbaria from March 26 to March 29
Dhaka: Violent clashes between Bengalis and Urdu-speaking Biharis or stranded Pakistanis today left 10 people dead in Mirpur area here over the use of firecrackers overnight to celebrate an Islamic festival. Witnesses and police said
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