Tag: Bangladesh unrest

US urges democratic interim government in Bangladesh amid political turmoil

"It will be vital for the new government to carefully and credibly investigate all attacks and provide accountability," she added.

August 7, 2024

“Considering fragile situation, his statement was very mature”: Priyanka Chaturvedi on Jaishankar’s remarks over Bangladesh

Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals of which about 9000 are students while ensuring the country that the government is in close contact with the Indian community in Dhaka.

August 6, 2024

EAM S Jaishankar to address Parliament on Bangladesh situation

Jaishankar will also make a statement regarding the situation in Bangladesh at 2:30 pm in Rajya Sabha.

August 6, 2024

EAM S Jaishankar chairs All-Party meeting, briefs leaders about developments in Bangladesh

Jaishankar said that Sheikh Hasina is in India and the Indian government wants to give her time to let the Indian government know what her future course of action would be.

August 6, 2024

LoPs Kharge, Rahul Gandhi attends all-party meeting on Bangladesh unrest

After reports surfaced that Sheikh Hasina had departed from Bangladesh, people took to the streets to celebrate, Dhaka Tribune reported.

August 6, 2024

Centre convenes all-party meeting today on Bangladesh issue

At least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest with police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, according to Dhaka Tribune.

August 6, 2024

At least 135 killed in Monday unrest in Bangladesh, situation remains tense

Bangladesh PM Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening after tendering her resignation in the wake of mounting protests in Dhaka.

August 6, 2024

Bangladesh: Student leaders call for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to head interim govt

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday night gave his nod to form an interim government to run the country.

August 6, 2024

Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh; protestors storm her residence, Chief Justice’s residence vandalised

"Today around 5:30 pm, Sudha Sadan was vandalized. A fire was also set inside the house. Taking things out of the house and leaving," the Bangladesh daily said.

August 5, 2024

India advises its nationals not to travel to Bangladesh until further notice

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also strongly cautioned its citizens currently living in Bangladesh to be extremely vigilant and limit their movements.

August 5, 2024