Dhaka: An “interim government” is emerging in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and subsequent departure from the country, coinciding with the military’s assumption of control amid widespread protests. Earlier today, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar convened an all-party meeting to address the collapse of Hasina’s administration and the military’s intervention. The deposed leader, who arrived in India yesterday, remains within the nation’s borders.
Exiled author Taslima Nasrin claims that Hasina expelled her from the country to appease Islamist factions.
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen, known for her strong opposition to communalism, has highlighted an ironic situation regarding the recent departure of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst intense student-led protests. Ms. Nasreen remarked that Hasina had expelled her from Bangladesh to appease Islamist factions, and now those very factions are involved in the student protests that have compelled Hasina to leave the nation.
“Hasina, in her attempt to satisfy the Islamists, expelled me from my homeland in 1999 when I returned to Bangladesh to be with my mother during her final moments, and she has since barred my re-entry. Ironically, the same Islamists who were part of the student protests have now driven Hasina to seek refuge outside the country,” Ms. Nasreen stated in an online message. Ms. Hasina departed for India on a military aircraft yesterday and is expected to travel to London to apply for asylum in the United Kingdom.
The central government has convened an all-party meeting regarding the situation in Bangladesh, with S. Jaishankar scheduled to participate.
The Indian government has convened an all-party meeting today to address the recent collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s administration in neighboring Bangladesh, which has been marked by violent demonstrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a briefing on the situation in Bangladesh from Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. It remains unclear whether PM Modi will have a meeting with Ms. Hasina. Ms. Hasina resigned yesterday and left the country as large groups of furious protesters called for her departure.
Sheikh Hasina Visits India During Bangladeshi Unrest: Insights from S. Jaishankar on the Central Government’s Strategy.
During the all-party meeting concerning the unrest in Bangladesh, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar indicated that they wish to allow Sheikh Hasina, who is presently in Delhi, some time to communicate her future plans to the Centre. He further noted that the government is closely observing the developing situation and is in communication with the Bangladeshi Army, which is preparing to establish an interim government following Ms. Hasina’s potential removal, to guarantee the safety of Indian nationals and minority groups in the neighboring country.
Security Meeting and a Telephone Conversation: The Hours Leading Up to Sheikh Hasina’s Departure.
Sheikh Hasina expressed her reluctance to step down from her position as Prime Minister of Bangladesh and advocated for an escalation of security measures against the widespread protests. However, senior security officials indicated that the demonstrations could not be suppressed through force, as reported by Prothom Alo.
Former Prime Minister, Nobel Laureate, and Student Leader: Prominent Figures in the New Government of Bangladesh.
A new “interim government” is emerging in crisis-stricken Bangladesh, likely to be advised by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister. The President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin, granted his approval for this temporary administration late on Monday.