Over thousand students were admitted with pellet injuries at National Institute of Ophthalmology, Dhaka, at peak of protests. Had never seen a more horrific sight, says doctor on duty.
There is concern about potential spillover effects of the Bangladesh protests into India, particularly in the Northeastern states. India needs to closely monitor the situation to prevent any cross-border implications.
‘Hasina was a dictator who crushed students, throttled democracy but still India supported her; friendship with India emboldened her,’ a Dhaka University student told ThePrint.
Police, with Army's help, are also carrying out drives to recover looted weapons. Data shows 44 policemen were killed, 2,466 injured & over 460 police establishments burnt & vandalised.
The future of Bangladesh cannot be left to be decided by vandals on the streets of Dhaka or by unelected civilians whose apron strings will now be attached to the army. New Delhi must assert its position and act decisively.
Giving shelter to Sheikh Hasina 'showed we uphold loyalty to old friends', experts said, adding that India had not burnt bridges with Bangladesh’s opposition either.
Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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