Bangladesh Political Turmoil
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OPINION | Hasina, Hindus and Hidden Hand in Bangladesh
India | Aug 13, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTLakhs of Hindus have been staging protests in Dhaka and other cities of Bangladesh, while Hindus in London, Toronto, Montreal, Washington and other world cities have also come out in protest demanding justice.
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Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of country's interim govt | WATCH
World | Aug 09, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTNobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government, a day after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5. No representatives of Sheikh Hasina’s party were present during Yunus' oath ceremony.
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Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today, announces Army Chief
World | Aug 08, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTNobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government, a day after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5.
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Khaleda Zia's first statement after release: 'We have to build democratic Bangladesh' | WATCH
World | Aug 07, 2024, 05:43 PM ISTKhaleda Zia, the wife of late President Ziaur Rahman, was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh and was a fierce nemesis of recently-ousted Sheikh Hasina. Her tenure in office was marked by a rise in Islamist extremism and strained relations between India and Bangladesh.
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OPINION | Hindus in Bangladesh: Ensure their safety
India | Aug 08, 2024, 06:09 AM ISTAn interim government is yet to be formed with Nobel Laureate economist Prof Mohammed Yunus expected to arrive in Dhaka from Dubai on Thursday afternoon.
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What happened in Bangladesh can happen in India also, says Salman Khurshid; BJP hits out
India | Aug 08, 2024, 05:51 PM ISTAlong with comments on Bangladesh, Salman Khurshid also said that another agitation like that of Shaheen Bagh cannot take place in the country today.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 6, 2024
Aug 06, 2024, 09:07 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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Bangladesh protests: Death count rises to 440 as fall of Sheikh Hasina govt leaves country in chaos
World | Aug 06, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTThe clashes between protesters demanding Hasina's resignation over the quota system in government jobs and the ruling Awami League supporters in different parts of Bangladesh erupted on August 4.
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OPINION | Pakistani ISI hand behind Bangladesh turmoil
India | Aug 07, 2024, 06:26 AM ISTThere are reports that Sheikh Hasina wanted to leave for London, but UK authorities are yet to decide about granting her political asylum.
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'Protect gurudwaras and temples in Bangladesh,' Union Minister writes letter to S Jaishankar
India | Aug 06, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTBangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with Sheikh Hasina resigning from her post in the wake of mounting protests. The protests, majorly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, took the shape of anti-government protests.
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Bangladesh political crisis: 'Situation still evolving, Sheikh Hasina requested to come to India'
India | Aug 06, 2024, 03:20 PM ISTJaishankar at the all-party meet said that it is a prevailing situation and the government will take appropriate action at the right time, according to sources.
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Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTAfter being briefed by the government, Rahul Gandhi expressed his support for the measures taken in the national interest.
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Bangladesh turmoil: Situation not so dire for evacuation of Indians, Jaishankar briefs MPs
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTBangladesh political crisis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on the issue on Monday as the neighbouring country plunges into turmoil.
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Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after Hasina flees, Army to form interim govt | 10 Points
World | Aug 06, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTBangladesh protests: As the country grapples with the immediate aftermath of this political turmoil, the future remains deeply uncertain, with millions of Bangladeshis anxiously waiting to see what will come next.
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Bangladesh protests: Ajit Doval meets Sheikh Hasina upon her arrival at Hindon airbase near Delhi
India | Aug 05, 2024, 09:15 PM ISTBangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that Sheikh Hasina has resigned as the country's Prime Minister and an interim government is set to take over soon. After resigning, Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad on her way to London.
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Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ends: A look at rise and fall of Bangladesh's 'Iron lady'
Explainers | Aug 06, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTSheikh Hasina first became Prime Minister in 1996, serving until 2001. She returned to power in 2009 and has been in office since then, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in Bangladesh’s history.
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Bangladesh protests: Mob vandalises Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue in Dhaka | WATCH
World | Aug 05, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTBangladesh protests: Agitators also set on fire Awami League president Sheikh Hasina's office at Dhanmondi in Dhaka. Protesters were seen chanting slogans and celebrating the news of Sheikh Hasina's resignation.