National Desk
5 August
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned today due to ongoing violent protests against controversial job reservations. The military has taken control of the interim government. Army Chief Waqar-uz-Zaman ordered the military and police not to shoot at protesters. Meanwhile, Hasina has fled to New Delhi, with her plane landing at the Hindon Air Base operated by the Indian Air Force.
The protests in Bangladesh have turned increasingly violent over the past two days, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people, including police officers and leaders and workers of the ruling Awami League. In response to the unrest, Delhi Police have increased security around the Bangladesh High Commission. The Border Security Force (BSF) has also issued a high alert along the 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, with heightened security at all critical points.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina marks a significant political shift in Bangladesh, a country already grappling with social and political tensions. The military’s intervention indicates a move towards stabilizing the situation, though the future remains uncertain. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, with concerns over human rights and the stability of the region.