Breaking: Urgent Drama in Bangladesh as Protests Force Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation – Army’s 45-Minute Ultimatum Sparks Chaos
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned amid escalating violence in the country, which has resulted in over 300 deaths. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, but there is no confirmation of a meeting with Sheikh Hasina. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has also communicated with Jaishankar regarding the crisis.
Sheikh Hasina escaped her Dhaka residence shortly before it was overtaken by protesters. She has landed at Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, just 30 km from Delhi, and was received by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Reports indicate that she may fly to London to seek political asylum, as her aircraft is being refueled for the journey.
In response to the turmoil, India’s Border Security Force is on high alert along the 4,096 km border shared with Bangladesh, halting cross-border travel. Indian Railways and Air India have canceled services to Bangladesh, including two daily flights from Delhi to Dhaka. Meghalaya has implemented a 12-hour night-time curfew near the border, while the Tipra Motha party in Tripura has been assured by Home Minister Amit Shah that no infiltration will be permitted.
Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government and called for an end to the violence, promising to safeguard citizens and address their demands. Earlier today, protesters breached Gonobhaban, Hasina’s official residence, but she had already fled with her sister, Sheikh Rehana, in a military helicopter. Additionally, the home of ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan was set ablaze by demonstrators.
The protests originally started over a controversial quota system allocating 30% of government jobs to veterans’ families from Bangladesh’s 1971 war with Pakistan. After the Supreme Court reduced the quota to 5%, student leaders paused their protests but reignited them, demanding the release of detained leaders and eventually calling for Hasina’s resignation.
This unfolding crisis highlights the volatile political landscape in Bangladesh and its potential regional implications.
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