Ex Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Meets NSA Ajit Doval At Hindon Airbase

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned today and left Dhaka by helicopter after thousands of protesters stormed her palace. The protestors breached the gates of her official residence, forcing her to flee the country.

Diplomatic sources have said Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad and is on her way to London. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received her at the Hindon airbase. 

Bangladesh’s army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military would form an interim government. At least 300 people were killed in more than a month of deadly protests. The protests escalated despite the scheme being scaled back by Bangladesh’s top court.

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Centre Calls All-Party Meet Over Bangladesh, S Jaishankar To Attend

The Indian government has called an all-party meeting today to discuss the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in neighbouring Bangladesh amid violent protests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the Bangladesh situation by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. There is no word yet if PM Modi will meet Ms Hasina. Ms Hasina resigned yesterday and fled the country as vast crowds of angry protesters demanded her exit. 

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PM Sheikh Hasina To Stay In India Until UK Grants Asylum

The Indian government has granted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the collapse of her government in the South Asian country on Monday, media reports said. During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Her stay in India is approved only temporarily, pending her relocation to Britain.

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India’s Border With Bangladesh Secure: Bengal Governor Amid Unrest

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday asserted that India’s border with Bangladesh was secure amid the turmoil in the neighbouring country, and urged people to not pay attention to any rumours.

Mr Bose also constituted a “watchdog panel” that could be contacted round the clock to clarify any disinformation, he said.

“The governor assured that our borders (with Bangladesh) are secure. There is no need for panic. Beware of rumour mongers. Bengal is behind the Government of India, which is taking strong and effective steps to protect the borders,” a Raj Bhavan official said.

“The Raj Bhavan has put in place a high-power watchdog committee which can be contacted for any clarification against disinformation. Strict action will be taken against those who spread rumours and misleading information,” he said.

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