Bangladesh crisis: Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, has become a key figure in Bangladesh's recent upheaval, leading a student movement that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.
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.
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 political crisis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on the issue on Monday as the neighbouring country plunges into turmoil.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down from her position amidst escalating protests in Dhaka, leading to the formation of an interim government by the Bangladesh Army in collaboration with political parties.
PM Modi held a crucial meet to discuss the unrest in Bangladesh and the future course of action. Earlier, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka amjidst violent protests that rocked the nation.
A massive crowd of protesters on Monday (August 5) stormed the former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence 'Ganabhaban', shouting slogans, pumping fists and showing victory signs amid her resignation.
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.
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.
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 vacated Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate on Monday (August 5) demanding her resignation, and left for a safe place, officials said.
Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday (August 5) confirmed that Sheikh Hasina tendered her resignation as Prime Minister and an interim government will be formed to run the country.
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