2 month agoStudents brutally beaten in Dhaka by Md. Yunus's Interim government. Student Protest Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah has called public urgently to resist against Yunus government sidelining student interests
2 month agoViolent clash had erupted between Bangladesh Ansar personnel (paramilitary auxillary force) and students near the Secretariat in Dhaka this evening (August 25, 2024). The conflict started after Hasnat Abdullah, the coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, posted on Facebook that he and others were being held in front of the Secretariat despite Ansar's demands being previously accepted. This sparked students, primarily from Dhaka University, to gather around the Secretariat.
Modi-Yunus hold telephonic talks; PMO readout says, Indian side reiterated "India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh"
Normal trade with Bangladesh has started: Indian MEA
A United Nations fact-finding mission is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week, according to information to probe alleged atrocities committed during the violent protests that ousted the government led by Sheikh Hasina earlier this month
A Bangladesh court on Tuesday ordered police to investigate ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six senior government officials over the killing of a man during July protests.
3 month agoBangladesh: BNP's Secy General condemns attack on Hindu minorities, vandalisation of Bangabandhu statues, says want good ties with IndiaMirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) speaks to @WIONews. Coming soon:
Muhammad Yunus is sworn in to head a transitional government in Bangladesh
Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been coordinating with Bangladesh authorities, including the army for safe passage of Indian nationals to the border/flights. Control room at the Indian mission has got over 350 calls so far in 2 days for Indians keen to leave the country
British Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy calls India’s External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar to discuss situation in Bangladesh and West Asia
3 month agoWe don’t want to stay in Bangladesh. We are being oppressed, our temples demolished, says whole lot of Hindus in areas adjoining India
Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Bangladesh: We must protect freedom
Muhammad Yunus is set to lead an interim govt in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The new government, which may include 15 members, will have the support of the armed forces
Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff: The situation is improving and is expected to return to normal within the next four days
France advises its citizens not to travel to Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina had second round of meeting with a top Indian Government functionary at midnight. India helping Hasina secure political asylum in a European country. India’s NSG and IAF Garud Commandoes deployed for her security at Hindon AF Base. Stay extended in India indefinitely
The head of the interim government in Bangladesh says there is a need for a road map to hold new elections
Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The government hopes for a peaceful and quick return to normal life in Bangladesh
3 month ago25 people were killed and more than 150 hospitalized after Islamist mobsters in Jashore of Bangladesh set fire to Zabeer hotel located in Southwestern Bangladesh. Mobsters were looking for Shahin Chakladar, an MP of the toppled ruling party, the Awami League
Indian media: The Prime Minister of Bangladesh is still at the Hindon military base in India
Bangladesh Police: The death toll from today's protests has risen to 56
Police in Bangladesh: At least 20 demonstrators were killed during today's protests in the capital
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina hasn’t exited the Hindon Airport or the Air Force Station even after her plane landed a hour ago. Sheikh Hasina could be engaged in a diplomatic conversation with UK for political asylum. She could leave at night for London or stay in India
3 month agoCelebrations erupt in Dhaka following the news that PM Sheikh Hasina has resigned and possibly left the country
The Indian government declares a state of high alert along the border between India and Bangladesh
Bangladesh Army Commander: We will investigate all the killings that occurred over the past few weeks
Sheikh Hasina and her sister have left Ganobhaban (her palace) for a safer place, a highly placed source close to her told AFP "She wanted to record a speech. But she could not get an opportunity to do that," he said
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country, media reports said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago
Bangladesh PM resigns amid the protests against her government The Prime Minister of Bangladesh heads to India via military helicopter: Reuters
Thousands of protesters storm the Prime Minister's residence in Bangladesh
