Sheikh Hasina, it is learnt, was offered military chopper by Bangladesh Army to ferry her from her official residence, which was stormed by protesters moments after she left Dhaka.
Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said an interim govt will be formed. He has been holding 'open discussions' with political parties including radical groups, it is learnt.
Indefinite curfew as Hasina govt fails to contain fresh violence by anti-quota protesters who had hit streets in June. Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement declares non-cooperation.
Anti-govt protesters clashed with police in at least 20 districts on first day of student-led non-cooperation campaign, which intends to maintain pressure on PM Hasina to resign.
Clashes were witnessed Friday & Saturday across the country, in which 2 people were killed & at least 55 injured. Protesters demand justice for 150 people killed during July violence.
India has called Bangladesh’s anti-quota stir an 'internal matter', and reminded states that conduct of foreign affairs is the sole prerogative of the central government.
Three people were killed in the country Friday as police cracked down on unrelenting student-led protests against government job quotas despite a ban on public gatherings.
At least 6 have been killed in protests across Bangladesh against Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League administration’s stand on 30% quota for families of freedom fighters in govt jobs.
There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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