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Bangladesh Unrest: Meghalaya Imposes Night Curfew Along Border

The Meghalaya government on Monday imposed a night curfew along its 443-km-long border with Bangladesh and asked the Border Security Force (BSF) to further tighten security in the wake of the unprecedented unrest in the neighbouring country, officials said.

A BSF spokesman also said that additional troopers have been deployed to intensify the vigil.

Bangladesh Cricketer MP Mashrafe Mortaza’s Home Torched Amid protests

Bangladesh cricketer MP Mashrafe Mortaza’s home was torched amid ongoing protests in the country.

Bangladesh Protesters Storm Hasina’s Official Residence; Set Awami League Offices on Fire

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh on Monday looted and vandalised Sheikh Hasina’s official residence in the capital Dhaka, smashed a statue of her father Mujibur Rahman with hammers and set her party’s offices on fire as they celebrated her departure as Prime Minister.

Hasina, 76, resigned and left Bangladesh amid mass protests against her government over a controversial quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for the families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence against Pakistan in 1971.

Jubilant crowds took to the streets across the country to celebrate their victory after Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced Hasina’s resignation. She had been ruling the strategically located South Asian nation since 2009.

Bangladesh Slides into Chaos: Hasina Flees Country, Army Says Interim Govt to Take Over

With Bangladesh descending into chaos, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina surreptitiously fled the country in a military aircraft and landed in India on Monday while the army stepped in to fill the power vacuum, ending one uncertain chapter and opening another in the nation’s restive history.

As the news of Hasina’s departure spread, hundreds broke into her residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people’s anger is the Hasina government’s controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war.

President Will Address Nation In A While In Bangladesh

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is likely to address the nation over the ongoing protests.

Sheikh Hasina Likely To Extend Her Stay In India Till She Gets Asylum In UK: Sources

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the violence-hit nation following her resignation on Monday, is reported to remain in India until granted a political asylum in a third country, according to sources. Hasina, 76, who fled Bangladesh following month long massive and deadly anti-government protests across the country, is seeking an asylum in the UK. Hasina’s sister Rehana, who hold a UK citizenship, is also accompanying the embattled leader. According to the sources, no confirmation from the UK regarding political asylum for Hasina has been received so far. Read more

Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement Chief Says Outline Of Govt In Next 24 Hrs

Nahid Islam, one of the key organisers of the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, said the outline of the interim national government will be formulated within the next 24 hours, according to Bangladeshi news media outlets.

BNP Chief Khaleda Zia’s Detention Set To End

Bangladeshi leaders, student representatives and BNP officials at a meeting with Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin decided that BNP leader Khaleda Zia should be released from detention.

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Meeting Underway At PM Modi’s Residence: Sources

PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are holding a meeting in the PM’s residence.

Meghalaya Imposes Night Curfew Along Its Border With Bangladesh

Following the latest developments in Bangladesh, Meghalaya, which shares a border with the nation imposed a night curfew along the border with Bangladesh

‘Shelter In Safe Place’: US Warns Its Citizens In Dhaka

The US embassy issued a notice asking its citizens in Bangladesh to exercise caution. “US citizens should shelter in a safe place, and strongly consider returning to the United States when safe to do so. Further violence connected to the government transition is possible,” the US embassy in Dhaka said in a notification.

NSA Ajit Doval Met Sheikh Hasina

NSA Ajit Doval and other top officials met Bangladesh’s embattled PM Sheikh Hasina at Hindon Airport.

Hasina Meets Top IAF Official

Ousted Bangladesh’s former PM Hasina Meets Western Air Command Chief Air Marshal PM Sinha at Hindon airbase.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman To Meet Student-Teacher Representatives

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman said he will hold a meeting with student-teacher representatives in Dhaka.

Dhanmondi Burns, Awami League Party Offices Set Ablaze

In Dhanmondi, the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) and the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum were vandalised by an irate mob. The home of Bangladesh home minister Asaduzzaman Khan’s home was also damaged and vandalised.

Prothom Alo reported that several Awami League party offices were set ablaze across the country.

‘Honoured, Flattered’: Actor-Turned-MP Kangana Ranaut On Bangladesh PM Hasina Landing In Delhi

Kangana Ranaut said she is honoured and flattered that Sheikh Hasina chose to come to India after protesters forced her to flee Dhaka.

“We are honoured and flattered that honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh feels safe in Bharat,” Ranaut said.

‘Honoured, Flattered’: Actor-Turned-MP Kangana Ranaut On Bangladesh PM Hasina Landing In Delhi

Kangana Ranaut said she is honoured and flattered that Sheikh Hasina chose to come to India after protesters forced her to flee Dhaka.

Sheikh Hasina To Remain In India Until She’s Granted Political Asylum

The UK has not given any clarity regarding granting political asylum to Sheikh Hasina.

S Jaishankar To Discuss Situation In Bangladesh In Parliament

EAM S Jaishankar to discuss situation in Bangladesh in the Parliament on Tuesday.

PM Modi To Hold Emergency Meeting With EAM S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary

PM Modi will hold an emergency meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and foreign secretary Vikram Misri