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LIVE UPDATES: The Bangladesh Crisis Spirals: Sheikh Hasina flees Palace, Interim Govt to take over
The unprecedented political crisis in Bangladesh spiralled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in military helicopter while her residence in Dhaka was stormed by mobs. She has left for political asylum outside the country. Her first stop is India and she might head for London thereon according to reports. Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the nation and announced formation of an interim government. The latest round of clashes has left around 98 people dead and scores of others injured with the government once again imposing curfew from Sunday to control the situation. As Hasina fled, people stormed into her residence and started looting. The death toll since July in the protests is over 300, said reports.
Bangladesh unrest: Protesters loot sarees, furniture from Sheikh Hasina's official residence; eat biryani
Aug 06, 2024, at 07:07 amThousands of protesters in Bangladesh broke into Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka on Monday, hours after she resigned as prime minister and fled the country.
#Bangladesh PM House looted as Sheikh Hasina flees to India; Protesters rushed into the compound, looting furniture and books while others rested on beds. Sarees, tea cups, TV sets, paintings were among the many items stolen by protesters at Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/9GhbjiCeeU
— Azaz mogal (News today digital) (@azaz_mogal) August 5, 2024
As Sheikh Hasina flees, ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's release ordered
Aug 06, 2024, at 06:09 amBangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday ordered the release of jailed former Prime Minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country following the takeover by the country's army.
Photo courtesy: Facebook/Khaleda Zia
Two Hindu councillors killed in Bangladesh clashes; protesters vandalise ISKCON, Kali temples
Aug 06, 2024, at 06:07 amTwo Hindu councillors were among the 100 people killed in Sunday’s violent clashes across Bangladesh that also witnessed the vandalisation of several homes and temples of Hindus, including ISKCON and Kali temples, forcing devotees to seek shelter, local media reports said.
Sheikh Hasina may not return to politics, says son: Report
Aug 06, 2024, at 03:42 amSheikh Hasina, who stepped down from the post of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the turmoil-hit nation on Monday, might not return to politics, her son and former Chief Advisor Sajeeb Wajed Joy has said.
S Jaishankar briefs PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi after Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh following army takeover
Aug 06, 2024, at 02:52 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the violence in neighbouring Bangladesh, in which over 300 have died so far, and the resignation of former PM Sheikh Hasina, her fleeing the country following the fall of her government.
Protesters vandalise statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Aug 06, 2024, at 01:37 amSheikh Hasina meets NSA Doval near Delhi
Aug 06, 2024, at 01:34 amBangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Monday evening after landing at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, which is around 30 km from Delhi.
Hasina is expected to leave for London later, media reports said.
Aircraft carrying ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her entourage lands at IAF's Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad: Reports.
Aug 05, 2024, at 11:34 pmMedia reports said Hasina had flown in a military helicopter with her sister and landed in India.
Aug 05, 2024, at 09:14 pmInterim government in Bangladesh to take over, says Army Chief
Aug 05, 2024, at 08:57 pm"Cooperate with us. We will do justice and there would be trial for every death. Stop the violence. We will work towards a proper solution. We cannot achieve anything through violence. Stop all anarchy" : Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman told a press conference.
Footage shows people vandalising statues of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the country
Aug 05, 2024, at 08:46 pm
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#BREAKING: Protesters have stormed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina palace.#SheikhHasina #Ganabhaban #BangladeshViolence #SheikhHasinaResigns pic.twitter.com/K7ngFU6kIN
— Republic (@republic) August 5, 2024
Sheikh Hasina airlifted to safer place, says report
Aug 05, 2024, at 08:41 pmVideo of helicopter carrying Bangladesh PM Hasina out of the capital city, Dhaka.pic.twitter.com/SlaVFA68k7
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 5, 2024
Bangladesh's leading daily Dhaka Tribune quoting sources said she is heading to West Bengal state of India. But the news has not been verified. Reports said the UK and India are not among the countries she is heading as they both denied access. There are also reports of Belarus being her asylum. But no report is verified.
Sheikh Hasina intended to record a speech before her departure but did not get the opportunity to do so, the newspaper reported.
According to reports, Hasina and her sister left the official residence in an army helicopter. People stormed her residence.
#BREAKING: Protesters have stormed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina palace.#SheikhHasina #Ganabhaban #BangladeshViolence #SheikhHasinaResigns pic.twitter.com/K7ngFU6kIN
— Republic (@republic) August 5, 2024
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