Bangladesh Protests 2024
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Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina did not officially resign from her post before fleeing, says her son
World | Aug 10, 2024, 10:11 AM ISTSeveral reports citing Army officials had claimed that Hasina had resigned from her post before fleeing as protests escalated to the doorstep of her residence. She is currently residing in India and her future travel plans to the UK have apparently hit a roadblock.
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US State Secretary Antony Blinken welcomes Muhammad Yunus as interim leader of Bangladesh amid unres
World | Aug 10, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTFollowing the swearing-in of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as head of Bangladesh's interim government, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended support for the nation's return to peace and democracy, amidst ongoing violence and unrest.
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Sheikh Hasina's son refutes visa revocation rumours, thanks PM Modi for swift action | VIDEO
World | Aug 10, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTSajeeb Wazed expressed deep gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift action that ensured his mother's safety. Wazed criticised the legitimacy of Bangladesh's new interim government, calling it unconstitutional, and emphasised the urgent need for elections to restore democracy.
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Bangladeshi national arrested in Assam's Nagaon for illegally entering India
Assam | Aug 08, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTSheikh Hasina left the country on August 5 and moved to India temporarily after massive violent protests in Bangladesh.
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'Ensuring safety of Hindus': PM Modi extends wishes to Bangladesh’s interim govt head Muhammad Yunus
World | Aug 08, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTNobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.
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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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Fact Check: Old video of assault on woman falsely shared as atrocity on Hindu girl in Bangladesh
Fact Check | Aug 17, 2026, 03:46 PM ISTIndia TV Fact Check: A video of a girl is going viral on social media, with claims that Muslims in Bangladesh kidnapped a Hindu girl, tied her hands and feet, and made her sit on the road.
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Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh closed till further notice due to 'unstable situation'
World | Aug 08, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTBangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. The unrest has left Bangladesh's political system as well as its relations with India hanging in balance.
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Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and its likely impact on relations with India | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Aug 07, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTSheikh Hasina was forced to flee after protests over job quotas spiralled out of control after her 'razakar' remarks and a harsh police crackdown. The developments are of considerable concern for India, as it now is surrounded mostly by unstable neighbours in the South Asian region.
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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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Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina loyalist Ziaul Ahsan, relieved from Army, detained in Dhaka
World | Aug 07, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTZiaul Ahsan was dismissed from service on Tuesday as the top ranks of the military have been reshuffled following the announcement of an interim government in Bangladesh. The massive reshuffle comes as Sheikh Hasina fled to India after deadly anti-government protests.
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India reduces diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, families and non-essential staff return from Dhaka
World | Aug 07, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTBangladesh is gearing up for an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus after weeks of protests that left over 400 dead. India has expressed concern over the ongoing violence and the status of minorities in the neighbouring country.
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Bangladesh violence: Hundreds of Hindu temples, houses attacked amid growing concerns in India
World | Aug 07, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTAn atmosphere of fear and uncertainty has gripped the Hindu community as the Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina was ousted in massive protests, which triggered attacks on Hindus. The opposition bloc led by the BNP is reputed for a rise in Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh unrest: Producer Selim Khan and actor-son Shanto Khan beaten to death by unruly mob
Entertainment | Aug 07, 2024, 11:53 AM ISTSelim Khan was known to be close to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina as he produced a film on her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. His son had worked in several films as an actor under his father's production banner and had links to India's Bengali film industry.
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Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son to arrive in Bangladesh as violence continues
World | Aug 07, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTBangladesh is currently preparing for the formation of an interim government after violent protests over job quotas escalated into an anti-government unrest, compelling Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee. Former PM Khaleda Zia has been freed and Yunus was chosen as the head of the interim government.
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Bangladesh: 'Deeply concerned about continued reports of violence,' says US
World | Aug 07, 2024, 07:59 AM ISTThe US State Department spokesperson said that it was concerned about the incidents of violence in Bangladesh including, against members of religious and political groups and law enforcement officials.
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Bangladesh legal body urges India to arrest and return Sheikh Hasina, Rehana
World | Aug 07, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTAM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, President of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, has called on India to arrest former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and return them to Bangladesh.
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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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Who is Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, top constitutional authority since Hasina's exit?
World | Aug 06, 2024, 07:29 PM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday resigned and landed in Delhi, amid massive protests that have claimed over 400 lives since mid-July. President Mohammed Shahabuddin today dissolved the 12th Parliament formed through the January 7 election, where Hasina won a fourth straight term.
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Air India offers one-time waiver on confirmed tickets amid prevailing situation in Bangladesh
India | Aug 06, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTBangladesh plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee.