Amid the escalating crisis in Bangladesh, the Indian government has called for an all-party meeting at 10 AM today, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to brief the attendees on the situation.
Following Hasina's departure, chaotic scenes emerged, with visuals showing people ransacking her official residence and demolishing statues of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Dhaka Tribune, a local newspaper, reported that at least 135 people were killed in the nationwide violence on Monday. The hashtag #AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus has gained traction on social media. Student leaders and political figures are calling for an end to the violence and are demanding the protection of religious minorities.
Bangladesh Unrest: 135 Killed in Widespread Violence On Monday, widespread violence across Bangladesh resulted in at least 135 deaths. The casualties were due to police shootings, mob attacks, and arson.
Border Security Tightened Amid Bangladesh Unrest The Border Security Force (BSF) is on high alert along the India-Bangladesh border due to the ongoing unrest. BSF Director General Daljit Chaudhary has been conducting regular patrols and visits to ensure heightened security. He will visit Petrapole in the 24 Parganas district at 11 AM today. Chaudhary has already inspected the Sundarban area, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance, especially during the rainy season. India shares its border with Bangladesh across several states, including West Bengal, Tripura, and Meghalaya.
PM Modi Briefed on Bangladesh Situation by Cabinet Committee The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met this morning at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, to update Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Bangladesh crisis.
Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Deadly Protests Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure as Bangladesh's prime minister ended on Monday when she fled the country following over a month of intense protests. The military announced the formation of an interim government. Protests, which began in early July over preferential job quotas, escalated into a nationwide demand for her resignation, leading to violent clashes and hundreds of deaths.
Latest Updates on Bangladesh Crisis
Bangladesh's army chief and president are working to establish an interim government to restore order after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure. President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced plans to dissolve parliament and form an interim government, and ordered the release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The World Bank is assessing the impact of the crisis on its loan programs following Hasina's resignation. The United States has called for calm and urged a democratic and inclusive process for forming the interim government, advising all parties to avoid violence. West Bengal Police have advised against sharing provocative videos related to the Bangladesh crisis. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose assured that the Bangladesh-West Bengal borders are secure and measures are in place to prevent unauthorized entry into India.Sheikh Hasina's Whereabouts Sheikh Hasina resigned and arrived in India on Monday evening amidst the mounting protests. She met with India's national security advisor Ajit Doval at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad to discuss the situation in Bangladesh and her future plans.
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