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  Bangladesh protests: Death count rises to 440 as fall of Sheikh Hasina govt leaves country in chaos

  World | August 06, 2024 16:32 IST

  The 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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  Bangladesh: Who is Khaleda Zia, Sheikh Hasina's long-time nemesis, released from house arrest?

  World | August 06, 2024 16:15 IST

  Khaleda 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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  Who is Nahid Islam? The student leader who led campaign to oust Sheikh Hasina

  World | August 06, 2024 13:34 IST

  Bangladesh crisis: Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, has become a key figure in Bangladesh's recent upheaval, leading a student movement that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

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  Bangladesh turmoil: Several dead, injured after miscreants set Awami League leader's hotel on fire

  India | August 06, 2024 20:40 IST

  The violence which started with the protest demanding to scrap the quota for the descendant of the 1971 war veterans has so far claimed over 300 lives.

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  Bangladesh protests reach US: Protesters storm consulate in NY, Sheikh Mujibur's portrait taken down

  World | August 06, 2024 13:22 IST

  This followed weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh that culminated in the chaotic resignation of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she fled to India on Monday. The protests were initially focused on the country's quota system but eventually spiralled into an anti-government unrest.

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  Bangladesh turmoil: 'Hasina threw me out to please Islamists,' exiled author Tasleema Nasreen's barb

  India | August 06, 2024 12:54 IST

  Naslima Nasreen, an exiled Bangladeshi author, has taken a sharp dig at ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Haseena, drawing parallels to her situation when she left the country in 1994.

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  Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to become chief adviser of interim Bangladesh government | Who is he?

  World | August 06, 2024 15:53 IST

  Dr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate widely known for his Grameen Bank initiative that introduced Bangladesh to microcredit, is a fierce Hasina critic who is facing several criminal cases. He called Hasina's resignation on Monday as a "second liberation" for the country.

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  How THIS Indian Army officer bravely rescued Sheikh Hasina from Pakistani captivity in 1971

  India | August 06, 2024 12:22 IST

  Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara, then a major in the Indian Army, played a crucial role in rescuing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from Pakistani captivity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

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  Bangladesh protests turn anti-Hindu, ISKCON temple set ablaze along with idols of deities

  World | August 06, 2024 17:49 IST

  Weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh brought a tumultuous end to Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old reign as she was forced to resign and flee the country on Monday. Hasina had brought stability to the country in 2008 after a rise of Islamist extremism had threatened the Hindu community in Bangladesh.

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  Bangladesh Air Force aircraft takes off from Hindon airbase, Sheikh Hasina not on board: Sources

  India | August 06, 2024 12:39 IST

  Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday as massive anti-governments turned violent, leading to the deaths of at least 300 others. She was expected to seek asylum in London and preparations to form an interim government in Bangladesh are underway.

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  Meghalaya imposes curfew on Indo-Bangladesh border, BSF on high alert

  Meghalaya | August 06, 2024 10:00 IST

  Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Securit (CCS) on Monday. He was briefed about the Bangladesh crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Mr Nirmala Sitharaman, RAW and IB Chiefs were present in the meeting

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  Bangladesh Army releases helpline numbers for Hindu community amid rising tensions | Check full list

  World | August 06, 2024 9:01 IST

  Bangladesh protests: These numbers provide critical assistance and security to those facing threats or danger, reflecting a significant step towards ensuring the safety of minority groups in the country.

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  Bangladesh: What's next for Sheikh Hasina after her resignation over massive protests?

  World | August 06, 2024 7:14 IST

  The Bangladesh Army chief announced to lift the curfew on Tuesday morning and to form an interim government. Meanwhile, the President has dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of opposition leader Khalida Zia.

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  Bangladesh protests HIGHLIGHTS: Muhammad Yunus says ready to head interim govt

  World | August 06, 2024 23:15 IST

  After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, the President of Bangladesh dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of former PM opposition BNP leader Khalida Zia. The Bangladeshi military announced to lift nationwide curfew on Tuesday morning.

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  Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after Hasina flees, Army to form interim govt | 10 Points

  World | August 06, 2024 6:08 IST

  Bangladesh 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 President orders release of jailed former PM Khaleda Zia amid protests in country

  World | August 06, 2024 6:07 IST

  Sheikh Hasina stepped down after 15 years in power and subsequently fled the country amid widespread unrest.

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  PM Modi chairs key meeting over Bangladesh unrest, Jaishankar, NSA Doval, senior ministers attend

  India | August 06, 2024 6:07 IST

  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned on Monday following unprecedented anti-government protests, landed at the Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad as part of her plan to go to London.

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  Bangladesh protests: Ajit Doval meets Sheikh Hasina upon her arrival at Hindon airbase near Delhi

  India | August 05, 2024 21:15 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | August 06, 2024 6:07 IST

  Sheikh 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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  Who is Gen Waker-uz-Zaman, Army chief to take Bangladesh charge after Sheikh Hasina's resignation?

  World | August 05, 2024 18:42 IST

  Following the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that he would form an interim government. He had met political leaders and told them the Army would take over responsibility for law and order.