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  Bangladesh's former IT, foreign ministers detained while trying to flee to India: Reports

  World | August 06, 2024 18:47 IST

  The deadly protests culminated in Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure, following which an interim government has been announced. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ex-IT minister and Hasan Mahmud, ex-foreign minister, were apprehended by officials while trying to flee to neighbouring India.

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  Astrologer's prediction in 2023 of trouble for Sheikh Hasina this year comes true | Check viral post

  Trending | August 06, 2024 17:01 IST

  Astrologer Prashanth Kini's prediction on Sheikh Hasina has gone viral after the ex-Bangladesh PM was forced to resign and flee the country following violent protests. The agitation began on a smaller scale but spiralled into a broader unrest on Monday, with over 440 dead in past few weeks.

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  From Pakistan to Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, how mobocracy took over democracy in neighbouring nations

  Explainers | August 06, 2024 16:19 IST

  Mass protests, by and large, plagued the neighbouring countries' democratic setup which is a major cause of concern for regional stability. India, the biggest democratic country in the world must be worried over these anti-democratic outrages in the neighbour countries.

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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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  Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after violent protests culminate in Hasina's departure

  World | August 06, 2024 15:53 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. President Mohammad Shahabuddin had ordered the release of Hasina's rival Khaleda Zia of the BNP after she resigned.

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  Tension In India Bangladesh Border After the protest in Bangladesh, India increased its army on the border.

  News | August 06, 2024 15:24 IST

  After the protest in Bangladesh, India increased its army on the border India is alert after the coup in Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed about the current situation in Bangladesh at an all-party meeting on Tuesday and appreciated the unanimous support of all parties.

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  Bangladesh violence: Air India, Indigo, and Vistara cancel flights to Dhaka as situation aggravates

  Business | August 06, 2024 13:12 IST

  The neighbouring country plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. In view of the law and order situation, Indian air services to Dhakha have been halted for Tuesday.

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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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  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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  UK calls for UN-led probe in Bangladesh crisis, no mention of Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum in London

  World | August 06, 2024 12:38 IST

  Violent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh's government jobs escalated to anti-government agitation that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She landed at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, but there has been no word on her seeking asylum in the UK.

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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: Student leaders propose Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus' name as interim govt head

  World | August 06, 2024 8:42 IST

  The development comes after a key student leader Nahid Islam announced that an outline for an interim government would be finalised within the next 24 hours. Bangladesh Army took charge after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following unprecedented violent protest against her government.

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  Sheikh Hasina's flight to India: With Rafale jets in air, how her security ensured | Inside story

  India | August 06, 2024 8:59 IST

  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate demanding her resignation. She arrived in India on Monday evening. There is no official information about her next destination but the sources claimed that she may seek asylum in UK.

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  'March for Justice': Bangladesh protestors back to street, demand UN probe as 200 killed in clash

  World | July 31, 2024 19:25 IST

  More than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.

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  Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA

  World | July 25, 2024 19:18 IST

  The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.

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  'Have excellent relations but...': Bangladesh objects to Mamata Banerjee's offer to shelter refugees

  World | July 24, 2024 10:32 IST

  Mamata Banerjee had offered to provide shelter to refugees fleeing the violent protests in Bangladesh that left over 150 dead. The protesters were demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war.

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  Bangladesh's SC court scraps most job quotas | Budget Session Meeting | 21st July | Speed News

  News | July 22, 2024 6:04 IST

  Bangladesh top court scraps most job quotas after 133 killed in violent protests. Centre holds All-Party Meet at parliament building ahead of Budget Session 2024.Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on the occasion of Guru Purnima. Watch today's world and nationals news.