Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday India Global
India suspended all train services with Bangladesh after violent protests forced PM Sheikh Hasina to flee. The Maitri Express, running between Kolkata and Dhaka, and the Bandhan Express, between Kolkata and Khulna, remain canceled. Over 300 people have died in the protests, which began against government job quotas and escalated into calls for Hasina’s resignation. Jubilant crowds stormed her residence, looting and celebrating. Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced he would form an interim government, taking full responsibility to stabilize the country.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:25pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
On August 5, protesters in Dhaka set fire to the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 and several Awami League offices. The fires were intense, and demonstrators chanted slogans. The Awami League district office and the president’s office at Dhanmondi 3/A were also targeted. The violent protests continue as the country deals with the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Authorities are struggling to control the situation, with key locations in Dhaka now in flames.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:19pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled Bangladesh, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, announced he would form an interim government. The 76-year-old Hasina left her residence as protesters stormed it. General Zaman, a career infantry officer with nearly 40 years of service, addressed the nation on state TV, urging an end to the violence. He has served in various key military roles and holds advanced degrees in Defence Studies. His leadership aims to stabilize the country after violent protests over a controversial quota system left nearly 300 people dead.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:13pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's location remains unknown after she left Bangladesh amid violent protests. Reports suggest her chopper went to Agartala, India. She may be headed to Delhi with her sister, Sheikh Rehana. The army chief confirmed Hasina's resignation. Protests erupted over a controversial quota system, with nearly 300 people killed. Hasina's official residence was stormed by protesters. The army chief urged calm and announced plans for an interim government. Internet shutdowns were ordered but later lifted. Hasina, 76, had served a record fourth consecutive term as Prime Minister.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Around 100 people, including a Hindu councillor, were killed in Bangladesh on August 4 in violent clashes. Homes and temples, including ISKCON and Kali temples, were attacked. Protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation clashed with her supporters. The government imposed an indefinite curfew and cut off internet access. Essential services remain available. The violence began last month over a controversial quota system and escalated. India has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Bangladesh and urged those there to be cautious.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:33am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday India Global
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled Dhaka following an attack on her residence by protestors. She and her sister were moved to a secure location before boarding flight AJAX1431, a Bangladesh Air Force Lockheed C-130J Hercules. The aircraft is currently flying over Jharkhand, with its destination undisclosed but speculated to be New Delhi. Amid escalating political tensions, Bangladesh's army chief has announced an interim government and a military investigation into the crackdown on student protesters.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:08am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Sheikh Hasina has resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, fleeing to India with her sister Sheikh Rehana as violent protests erupted in Dhaka. Thousands defied curfews, stormed Hasina's palace, and vandalized the statue of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The unrest, which began over job quotas, has turned deadly, with at least 98 killed on a single day, bringing the total to over 300 since July. Security forces struggled to contain the chaos, and protests now demand Hasina's resignation, marking one of the most intense periods of her 15-year tenure.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:01am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Sheikh Hasina, who recently resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, has fled to Agartala, Tripura, India, with her sister Sheikh Rehana. The departure follows intense protests that saw demonstrators storming her official residence, Ganabhaban, and setting vehicles ablaze. The Chief of Army Staff, Waker-uz-Zaman, confirmed her resignation. Hasina intended to record a farewell speech but was unable to do so. She plans to travel from India to London, UK. The chaotic scenes underscore the escalating political unrest in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's dictator, Sheikh Hasina, has been flown to the @BD_Air_Force base in Kurmitola at 1425 hours local time. Sources claim that from there, Hasina will travel to a third country. If this information is correct, it would signify the end of Sheikh Hasina's reign of terror… pic.twitter.com/orGSyxVVaQ
— Sami (@ZulkarnainSaer) August 5, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid violent protests over a government jobs quota scheme. Her chopper, reportedly headed to Delhi, flew over Bengal and Jharkhand. Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman confirmed her resignation and announced the formation of an interim government to restore order. The Army and police have been instructed not to fire shots, and a high alert has been issued along the India-Bangladesh border. Protesters vandalized Mujibur Rahman's statue in Dhaka, and the Army Chief has urged the public to exercise restraint.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:27am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government following the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision came after discussions with all political parties, though the Awami League did not attend. The General urged an end to the violence and promised justice for those killed during the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement. He also mentioned seeking President Mohammed Shahabuddin's approval to resolve the situation. Professor Asif Nazrul has been asked to request that students call off their protests.