Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.

Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees Bangladesh

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A massive crowd of protesters stormed the former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's official residence 'Ganabhaban' shouting slogans, pumping fists and showing victory signs amid her resignation. In the capital Dhaka, people are seen carrying away televisions, chairs, and tables from one of the most protected buildings in the country. The chaotic scenes came after Hasina resigned and fled the country. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh PM Hasina resigns: Jubilant protesters storm and loot Bangladesh PM Hasina's residence

<p>Hundreds of violent protesters stormed and ransacked the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the leader fled to India in the hope of asylum on Monday (August 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters, in defiance to the military curfew imposed in the capital, walked into Gono Bhaban Palace and vandalised furniture, glass&nbsp;door&nbsp;panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh saw visuals similar to what happened in their neighbouring country, Sri Lanka after its&nbsp;leader, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fled from the country and the protesters swarmed inside the presidential palace to loot any valuable item lying in the country's most powerful house.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sheikh-hasina-bangladeshs-tainted-leader-who-once-promised-democracy-only-to-get-toppled-by-it-747341">Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's tainted leader who once promised 'democracy' only to get toppled by it</a></p>

<p>In the videos shared on social media, people were seen taking away chicken, fish, goat, vegetables and furniture while also enjoying on Hasina's bed and in the pool. Some of them were also seen savouring the food left in the kitchen. Some even took her saree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters also rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here are the visuals of the protesters ransacking Hasina's house:</strong></h2>

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<h2><strong>How did Bangladesh face such political turmoil?</strong></h2>

<p>The protesters stormed inside the official residence of Hasina weeks after violent demonstrations and clashes with security forces.</p>

<p>The protests had started peacefully in June, but they soon became violent as clashes broke out between protesters, police, and pro-government activists at Dhaka University.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country as protesters storm palace</strong></p>

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<p>The students were protesting against public sector job quotas in which 30 per cent&nbsp;reservation was given to the family members of fighters from the 1971 War of Independence from Pakistan.</p>

<p>On Monday (August 5), thousands of protesters marched towards the capital city and demanded that Hasina step down. The march was carried out after more than 100 people were killed in clashes between pro-government supporters and groups on Sunday (August 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Hasina fled the country, jubilant crowds took to the streets of Bangladesh and celebrated her fall from power.&nbsp;</p>

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Hundreds of violent protesters stormed and ransacked the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the leader fled to India in the hope of asylum on Monday (August 5).

Hundreds of violent protesters stormed and ransacked the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the leader fled to India in the hope of asylum on Monday (August 5). The protesters, in defiance to the military curfew imposed in the capital, walked into Gono Bhaban Palace and vandalised furniture, glass door panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government. Bangladesh saw visuals similar to what happened in their neighbouring country, Sri Lanka after its leader, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fled from the country and the protesters swarmed inside the presidential palace to loot any valuable item lying in the country's most powerful house. Also Read: Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's tainted leader who once promised 'democracy' only to get toppled by it In the videos shared on social media, people were seen taking away chicken, fish, goat, vegetables and furniture while also enjoying on Hasina's bed and in the pool. Some of them were also seen savouring the food left in the kitchen. Some even took her saree. The protesters also rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Here are the visuals of the protesters ransacking Hasina's house: Protesters ransack PM's residence as Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh . . . .#SheikhHasina #BangladeshProtests Track updates here: https://t.co/TUPHMjtQjE pic.twitter.com/MT490l88sb — WION (@WIONews) August 5, 2024 × Protesters ransack PM's residence as Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh . . . .#SheikhHasina #BangladeshProtests Track updates here: https://t.co/TUPHMjtQjE pic.twitter.com/MT490l88sb — WION (@WIONews) August 5, 2024 × #Bangladesh: Full video of protestors storming PM’s palace in Dhaka. Protestors can be seen inside the office of Sheikh Hasina.pic.twitter.com/I0F0vPJYpY — Ahmer Khan (@ahmermkhan) August 5, 2024 × This is the equivalent of Madivians getting into @MMuizzu and @SajidhaMohamed’s bed in Muliyaage. Bangladesh ordinary people in Hasina’s bed👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/yrh4BmLjOp — Hassan Kurusee (@HKurusee) August 5, 2024 × Bengali people having lunch at the palace of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh #Hasina. pic.twitter.com/zz4veJnNtU — MFS (@MuhammadFahed1) August 5, 2024 × How did Bangladesh face such political turmoil? The protesters stormed inside the official residence of Hasina weeks after violent demonstrations and clashes with security forces. The protests had started peacefully in June, but they soon became violent as clashes broke out between protesters, police, and pro-government activists at Dhaka University. Watch: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country as protesters storm palace The students were protesting against public sector job quotas in which 30 per cent reservation was given to the family members of fighters from the 1971 War of Independence from Pakistan. On Monday (August 5), thousands of protesters marched towards the capital city and demanded that Hasina step down. The march was carried out after more than 100 people were killed in clashes between pro-government supporters and groups on Sunday (August 4). As Hasina fled the country, jubilant crowds took to the streets of Bangladesh and celebrated her fall from power. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Visuals of protesters looting things, lying on Sheikh Hasina's bed in her residence go viral

<p>Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper. Across the border, as Hasina landed in Agartala in India's Tripura state, celebratory jubilation took over Bangladesh as angry protesters stormed inside her Gono Bhaban Palace, vandalised furniture, glass&nbsp;door&nbsp;panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Hasina sealed her fate when she decided to respond to the protests with brutality and arrogance rather than pursue serious dialogue with protest leaders. She pushed Bangladeshis over the edge," said&nbsp;Thomas Kean, Crisis Group's Senior Consultant on Bangladesh, while speaking to WION.</p>

<p>As the South Asian country turned into a state of chaos and anarchy, Hasina who once held the crown of Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, tumbled down the stairs of power as people took control of what the country claimed as "democracy".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sheikh Hasina's past</strong></h2>

<p>Sheikh Hasina, before becoming one of the strongest female political leaders of the Indian subcontinent, was the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father and first&nbsp;president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman who ruled this South Asian country for two decades, also became the longest-serving female&nbsp;head of government in the world before she was forced to step down on August 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-unrest-sheikh-hasina-steps-down-as-pm-leaves-country-747301">Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina resigns as PM; army chief says interim govt to be formed soon</a></p>

<p>After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in the Bangladeshi coup d'état on August 15, 1975, Hasina witnessed the murder of her entire family - except for her husband, children and sister - a horrific incident which she has recollected umpteen times while addressing people.</p>

<p>Hasina, along with her surviving family members, hid in the house of the Bangladeshi ambassador to&nbsp;West Germany before eventually taking political asylum in India, where she rushed for safety even this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh's military government of&nbsp;Ziaur Rahman barred Hasina from entering the country and she was able to step on her soil on May 17, 1981, after getting elected President of the Awami League on February 16, 1981.</p>

<h2><strong>Hasina's rise to power&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the 1980s, Hasina was kept in detention and house arrests multiple times as she campaigned against martial law and called for a return to democracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She took part in the 1986 Bangladeshi general election - which took place under Martial Law - and eventually became the Leader of the Opposition. Hasina first came to power as she toppled her opposition and leader of the BNP, Khaleda Zia, from power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hasina's Awami League lost the 2001 General Elections and soon after Hasina faced an assassination attempt - which served as a stark reminder of her past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A&nbsp;grenade attack was carried out at an Awami League gathering on August 21&nbsp;in Dhaka which led to the death of 24 party supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the 2007 elections, the country was battling political unrest and a caretaker government was established after Khaleda Zia's regime ended in October 2006.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July 2007, the police arrested Hasina on charges of extortion and she was kept in a building which has been converted into a jail on the premises of the parliament.</p>

<p>She was also charged with being the mastermind of the murder of four supporters of the rival political party.&nbsp;She was later released on parole on the basis of medical reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hasina's opposition-less democracy&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 2009, Hasina again clinched victory and this time she held on to power till present, as the world saw her rule over democracy in her style.</p>

<p>Hasina’s government through these years remain tainted with accusations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture of opposition leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Bangladesh's democratic credentials remained under question, the governments of other nation-states, notably the United States, publicly appealed to the prime minister to ensure that the citizens were freely engaging in peaceful political activities.</p>

<p>Experts say that Bangladesh's new rulers need to embark on a long task of rebuilding democracy in the human capital-rich South Asian nation surrounded by India from three sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hasina's Awami League had clinched a landslide victory in the 2014 General Elections but the win came in the wake of the polls boycott by leading opposition parties amid reports of a lack of non-partisan administration for carrying out the polls, unfair means being used in elections, and alleged crackdown on the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation grimed further as Hasina consolidated her power in the third and fourth consecutive terms amid crippling opposition, allegedly "farcical" elections and dying democracy. The balance of power was long lost.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Part of the reason the protest movement gained such widespread support was the fact the country has not held a competitive election in 15 years," said Kean.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Bangladesh PM Hasina leaves Dhaka while protesters storm her official residence</strong></p>

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<p>The year 2018 saw nothing new as opposition leaders were detained or arrested, not allowed to hold meetings and reports emerged of election agents getting abducted amid general elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hasina again came to power in 2024 in what the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) denounced as a "dummy election". Before ensuring that she climbs the throne this time, Hasina fiercely appealed to her party leaders,&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The hands that would be raised against us have to be broken.”</p>

<p>On August 5, 2024, the hands that rose against Hasina's opposition-less democratic rule went beyond a visible count. These hands, on the back of the country's army, have now taken the power back in their grip to restore democracy - an initiative once vowed by Hasina herself.</p>


Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper.

Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper. Across the border, as Hasina landed in Agartala in India's Tripura state, celebratory jubilation took over Bangladesh as angry protesters stormed inside her Gono Bhaban Palace, vandalised furniture, glass door panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government. The protesters rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. "Hasina sealed her fate when she decided to respond to the protests with brutality and arrogance rather than pursue serious dialogue with protest leaders. She pushed Bangladeshis over the edge," said Thomas Kean, Crisis Group's Senior Consultant on Bangladesh, while speaking to WION. As the South Asian country turned into a state of chaos and anarchy, Hasina who once held the crown of Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, tumbled down the stairs of power as people took control of what the country claimed as "democracy". Sheikh Hasina's past Sheikh Hasina, before becoming one of the strongest female political leaders of the Indian subcontinent, was the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father and first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The woman who ruled this South Asian country for two decades, also became the longest-serving female head of government in the world before she was forced to step down on August 5. Also Read: Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina resigns as PM; army chief says interim govt to be formed soon After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in the Bangladeshi coup d'état on August 15, 1975, Hasina witnessed the murder of her entire family - except for her husband, children and sister - a horrific incident which she has recollected umpteen times while addressing people. Hasina, along with her surviving family members, hid in the house of the Bangladeshi ambassador to West Germany before eventually taking political asylum in India, where she rushed for safety even this time. Bangladesh's military government of Ziaur Rahman barred Hasina from entering the country and she was able to step on her soil on May 17, 1981, after getting elected President of the Awami League on February 16, 1981. Hasina's rise to power In the 1980s, Hasina was kept in detention and house arrests multiple times as she campaigned against martial law and called for a return to democracy. She took part in the 1986 Bangladeshi general election - which took place under Martial Law - and eventually became the Leader of the Opposition. Hasina first came to power as she toppled her opposition and leader of the BNP, Khaleda Zia, from power. Hasina's Awami League lost the 2001 General Elections and soon after Hasina faced an assassination attempt - which served as a stark reminder of her past. A grenade attack was carried out at an Awami League gathering on August 21 in Dhaka which led to the death of 24 party supporters. Before the 2007 elections, the country was battling political unrest and a caretaker government was established after Khaleda Zia's regime ended in October 2006. In July 2007, the police arrested Hasina on charges of extortion and she was kept in a building which has been converted into a jail on the premises of the parliament. She was also charged with being the mastermind of the murder of four supporters of the rival political party. She was later released on parole on the basis of medical reasons. Hasina's opposition-less democracy In 2009, Hasina again clinched victory and this time she held on to power till present, as the world saw her rule over democracy in her style. Hasina’s government through these years remain tainted with accusations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture of opposition leaders. As Bangladesh's democratic credentials remained under question, the governments of other nation-states, notably the United States, publicly appealed to the prime minister to ensure that the citizens were freely engaging in peaceful political activities. Experts say that Bangladesh's new rulers need to embark on a long task of rebuilding democracy in the human capital-rich South Asian nation surrounded by India from three sides. Hasina's Awami League had clinched a landslide victory in the 2014 General Elections but the win came in the wake of the polls boycott by leading opposition parties amid reports of a lack of non-partisan administration for carrying out the polls, unfair means being used in elections, and alleged crackdown on the opposition. The situation grimed further as Hasina consolidated her power in the third and fourth consecutive terms amid crippling opposition, allegedly "farcical" elections and dying democracy. The balance of power was long lost. "Part of the reason the protest movement gained such widespread support was the fact the country has not held a competitive election in 15 years," said Kean. Watch: Bangladesh PM Hasina leaves Dhaka while protesters storm her official residence The year 2018 saw nothing new as opposition leaders were detained or arrested, not allowed to hold meetings and reports emerged of election agents getting abducted amid general elections. Hasina again came to power in 2024 in what the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) denounced as a "dummy election". Before ensuring that she climbs the throne this time, Hasina fiercely appealed to her party leaders, “The hands that would be raised against us have to be broken.” On August 5, 2024, the hands that rose against Hasina's opposition-less democratic rule went beyond a visible count. These hands, on the back of the country's army, have now taken the power back in their grip to restore democracy - an initiative once vowed by Hasina herself.

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's tainted leader who once promised 'democracy' only to get toppled by it

<p>A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The prime minister has reportedly left for a safer place as local TV broadcasts showed protestors storming inside the prime minister's residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesting students are calling upon the government to resign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday (Aug 4) in a wave of violence that swept across Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unrest began as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters. In response to the escalating violence, a nationwide curfew was imposed starting Sunday evening, the railways suspended services, and the country's vast garment industry was shut down.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-unrest-death-toll-from-fresh-clashes-rises-to-50-govt-declares-three-days-of-national-holiday-747091">Bangladesh unrest: India issues advisory for its citizens in Bangladesh; death toll in fresh clashes at 90</a></strong></p>

<p>The protests and violence, which began last month, were initially sparked by student groups demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system in government jobs. However, the demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader campaign calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who secured her fourth consecutive term in January in an election boycotted by the opposition.</p>

<p>Sunday's death toll, which included at least 13 policemen, marked the highest single-day fatalities from any protests in Bangladesh's recent history. This surpassed the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students took to the streets to protest the quota system.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead</strong></p>

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<p>Since the violence erupted, at least 300 people have died, according to a report from the French news agency AFP on Monday.</p>

<p>The Bangladesh army urged everyone to obey the curfew rules.</p>

<p>"The Bangladesh army will perform its promised duty in line with the Bangladesh constitution and existing laws of the country," it said late on Sunday (Aug 4).</p>

<p>"In this regard, the people are requested to abide by the curfew as well as give full cooperation to this end," it said, adding that the curfew was imposed to ensure the security of people's lives, properties and important state establishments.</p>

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A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The prime minister has reportedly left for a safer place as local TV broadcasts showed protestors storming inside the prime minister's residence. The protesting students are calling upon the government to resign. At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday (Aug 4) in a wave of violence that swept across Bangladesh. The unrest began as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters. In response to the escalating violence, a nationwide curfew was imposed starting Sunday evening, the railways suspended services, and the country's vast garment industry was shut down. Also read | Bangladesh unrest: India issues advisory for its citizens in Bangladesh; death toll in fresh clashes at 90 The protests and violence, which began last month, were initially sparked by student groups demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system in government jobs. However, the demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader campaign calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who secured her fourth consecutive term in January in an election boycotted by the opposition. Sunday's death toll, which included at least 13 policemen, marked the highest single-day fatalities from any protests in Bangladesh's recent history. This surpassed the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students took to the streets to protest the quota system. Also watch | Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead × Since the violence erupted, at least 300 people have died, according to a report from the French news agency AFP on Monday. The Bangladesh army urged everyone to obey the curfew rules. "The Bangladesh army will perform its promised duty in line with the Bangladesh constitution and existing laws of the country," it said late on Sunday (Aug 4). "In this regard, the people are requested to abide by the curfew as well as give full cooperation to this end," it said, adding that the curfew was imposed to ensure the security of people's lives, properties and important state establishments. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Watch in for more details!

Sheikh Hasina resigns as Bangladesh PM; flees amid ongoing protests, says Reports | WION Breaking

Bangladesh PM Hasina leaves Dhaka while protesters storm her official residence

<p>As more global hotspots and crises emerge, the Indian government has been issuing travel advisories for its nationals. Over the weekend, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued an updated advisory for Bangladesh in which it "strongly advised" Indians against travelling to the country that has seen increased violence in the last 24 hours.</p>

<p>The MEA statement said, "All Indian nationals presently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the High Commission of India in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers". Over 8000 Indian students have left Bangladesh since the outbreak of violence in the last few weeks.</p>

<p>Last week saw India issuing an advisory for Lebanon and Israel as the situation worsens in the backdrop of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran which Iran blames on Israeli authorities. Some strong reaction is being expected from Iran, keeping West Asia on the edge.</p>

<p>The Indian embassy in Lebanon issued three&nbsp;back-to-back advisories, the last one advising Indians against all travel to and from Lebanon. The Indian embassy in Israel asked its nationals to "stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols". Meanwhile, Air India has suspended flights to Tel Aviv. Israel has 26000 Indians, Iran has 10,000 Indians and Lebanon has 4000 Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just the neighbourhood and West Asia, India has alerted its nationals in Nigeria and Kenya as well since both countries face&nbsp;internal crisis and have significant presence of Indians.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead</strong></p>

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<p>While these advisories have been issued in the past few months, Indian advisories have been issued for specific reasons and for specific strata of society. For example, India has advisories for Indian students in the US, Canada and Russia where reports have emerged of Indian students losing lives. In South East Asia, advisories for Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia where Indians have found themselves being the target of fake job racket scams.<br />
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Not just travel advisories, but three&nbsp;countries have been banned for Indians to visit. These are five provinces of Iraq, Yemen and Libya. As per the travel advisory issued on February 18, 2020, Indian nationals should not travel to five provinces of Iraq, namely Nineveh, Salahuddin, Diyala, Anbar and Kirkuk due to the security situation.<br />
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<p>India issued an advisory on Yemen in 2016/2017 under which all Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid travelling to Yemen under any circumstances. The passport or travel document issued by the Government of India is invalid for travel to Yemen. India announced a travel ban for Libya in May 2016.</p>


As more global hotspots and crises emerge, the Indian government has been issuing travel advisories for its nationals. Over the weekend, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued an updated advisory for Bangladesh in which it "strongly advised" Indians against travelling to the country that has seen increased violence in the last 24 hours.

As more global hotspots and crises emerge, the Indian government has been issuing travel advisories for its nationals. Over the weekend, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued an updated advisory for Bangladesh in which it "strongly advised" Indians against travelling to the country that has seen increased violence in the last 24 hours. The MEA statement said, "All Indian nationals presently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the High Commission of India in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers". Over 8000 Indian students have left Bangladesh since the outbreak of violence in the last few weeks. Last week saw India issuing an advisory for Lebanon and Israel as the situation worsens in the backdrop of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran which Iran blames on Israeli authorities. Some strong reaction is being expected from Iran, keeping West Asia on the edge. The Indian embassy in Lebanon issued three back-to-back advisories, the last one advising Indians against all travel to and from Lebanon. The Indian embassy in Israel asked its nationals to "stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols". Meanwhile, Air India has suspended flights to Tel Aviv. Israel has 26000 Indians, Iran has 10,000 Indians and Lebanon has 4000 Indians. Not just the neighbourhood and West Asia, India has alerted its nationals in Nigeria and Kenya as well since both countries face internal crisis and have significant presence of Indians. Also watch | Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead While these advisories have been issued in the past few months, Indian advisories have been issued for specific reasons and for specific strata of society. For example, India has advisories for Indian students in the US, Canada and Russia where reports have emerged of Indian students losing lives. In South East Asia, advisories for Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia where Indians have found themselves being the target of fake job racket scams. Not just travel advisories, but three countries have been banned for Indians to visit. These are five provinces of Iraq, Yemen and Libya. As per the travel advisory issued on February 18, 2020, Indian nationals should not travel to five provinces of Iraq, namely Nineveh, Salahuddin, Diyala, Anbar and Kirkuk due to the security situation. Also read | Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka as fresh clashes leave nearly 100 dead India issued an advisory on Yemen in 2016/2017 under which all Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid travelling to Yemen under any circumstances. The passport or travel document issued by the Government of India is invalid for travel to Yemen. India announced a travel ban for Libya in May 2016.

As global conflicts and crises rise, India issues number of advisories for its nationals

More than 100 people, including 14 policemen were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh. Rubber bullets were used by the police to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

Bangladesh Protest: Over 100 killed in violent clashes, protesters call for PM Hasina's ouster

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, crowded into a central Dhaka square on August 4 for mass protests demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign following a deadly police crackdown. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh declares nationwide curfew as clashes kill over 55 people

Bangladesh: Indefinite nationwide curfew imposed, internet shutdown

Bangladesh government orders nationwide internet shutdown, indefinite curfew

The Bangladesh military was deployed to the streets to impose an indefinite nationwide curfew on Sunday as protesters clashed with authorities amid a new wave of demonstrations demanding the prime minister’s resignation, which comes weeks after a deadly crackdown.

Bangladesh imposes indefinite nationwide curfew, cuts off internet

<p>At least 24&nbsp;people were killed and many others injured on Sunday (August 4) as fresh&nbsp;clashes erupted in Bangladesh&nbsp;between protesters and the ruling Awami League supporters on the outskirts of Dhaka.&nbsp;The South Asian country's government has once again ordered a nationwide internet shutdown, citing the law and order situation. But this time, the initial order is for the shutdown of 4G services.</p>

<p>There has been no decision yet regarding the status of broadband services.</p>

<p>The latest clashes broke out on Sunday morning, when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand PM Hasina's resignation, faced opposition from the supporters of the ruling Awami League, its student affiliate Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.</p>

<p>"At least two people have been killed and 30 others injured in a clash between protesters and Awami League men in Munshiganj," the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.</p>

<p>The newspaper added that several cocktail explosions occurred during the incident. Hundreds of students and professionals gathered at Dhaka's Shahbagh and blocked traffic on all sides.</p>

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<p>The protesters, under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, chanted slogans calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed in the recent violence surrounding the quota reform protests, the Bdnews24 news portal reported.</p>

<p>Bangladesh's Daily Star publication reported that at least 20 people were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after suffering injuries in clashes between protesters on one side and Awami League and police on the other in different areas.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience</strong></p>

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<p>Despite the limited resumption of train services during the curfew only two days ago, Bangladesh Railway has decided to suspend all types of train operations on Sunday (August 4).</p>

<h2><strong>How are these protests different from the last time?</strong></h2>

<p>This time, the protesters have outrightly rejected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's proposal for talks. They have simply announced a one-point demand for the resignation of the government.<br />
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At least 24 people were killed and many others injured on Sunday (August 4) as fresh clashes erupted in Bangladesh between protesters and the ruling Awami League supporters on the outskirts of Dhaka.

At least 24 people were killed and many others injured on Sunday (August 4) as fresh clashes erupted in Bangladesh between protesters and the ruling Awami League supporters on the outskirts of Dhaka. The South Asian country's government has once again ordered a nationwide internet shutdown, citing the law and order situation. But this time, the initial order is for the shutdown of 4G services. There has been no decision yet regarding the status of broadband services. The latest clashes broke out on Sunday morning, when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand PM Hasina's resignation, faced opposition from the supporters of the ruling Awami League, its student affiliate Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists. "At least two people have been killed and 30 others injured in a clash between protesters and Awami League men in Munshiganj," the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. The newspaper added that several cocktail explosions occurred during the incident. Hundreds of students and professionals gathered at Dhaka's Shahbagh and blocked traffic on all sides. Also read | The Capitals: Dhaka in turmoil; Manila secures crucial diplomatic win over Beijing; and more The protesters, under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, chanted slogans calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed in the recent violence surrounding the quota reform protests, the Bdnews24 news portal reported. Bangladesh's Daily Star publication reported that at least 20 people were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after suffering injuries in clashes between protesters on one side and Awami League and police on the other in different areas. Also watch | Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience × Despite the limited resumption of train services during the curfew only two days ago, Bangladesh Railway has decided to suspend all types of train operations on Sunday (August 4). How are these protests different from the last time? This time, the protesters have outrightly rejected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's proposal for talks. They have simply announced a one-point demand for the resignation of the government. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh protesters demand PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

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Students in Bangladesh called for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign over the police crackdown on protesters as demonstrations against civil service job quotas continued. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience

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The Bangladesh government decided to ban the Jamaat-e-Islami following the deadly nationwide students' protests over quotas in government jobs that left at least 150 people dead.

Bangladesh orders ban on Jamaat-e-Islami for inciting deadly protests

Bangladeshi teachers took to the streets on August 1 protesting over the deaths of students during recent countrywide violence. The teachers, led by faculty members of Dhaka University, initially gathered at different points inside the campuses, but later converged with hundreds of students to rally. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh teachers protest against deaths of students

<p>Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations.</p>

<p>Students Against Discrimination staged nationwide rallies last month that ended in a police crackdown and the deaths of at least 206 people, according to an AFP count of police and hospital data.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group's leadership were among thousands picked up in the police dragnet that followed some of the worst unrest of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure.</p>

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<p>"All six quota movement coordinators have been returned to their families this afternoon," deputy commissioner Junaed Alam Sarkar said.</p>

<p>Principal leader Nahid Islam and two others had been forcibly discharged from a hospital in the capital Dhaka last Friday by plainclothes detectives and taken to an unknown location.</p>

<p>His father Badrul Islam confirmed to AFP that Nahid had returned home early Thursday afternoon but did not give any more details.</p>

<p>Three others were detained in the following days with the government saying at the time they had been held for their own safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice minister Anisul Huq told AFP on Thursday that all six had volunteered to be in police custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They came willingly. They said they wanted to go. They are allowed to return to their parents," he added.</p>

<p>Hasina's government restored order after deploying troops, imposing a curfew and shutting down the mobile internet network across the country of 170 million for 11 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 10,000 people were arrested in the wake of the unrest, according to local media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>- 'Arbitrary and unlawful' -</strong></p>

<p>Small and scattered protests resumed in cities around Bangladesh this week after other members of Students Against Discrimination ended a moratorium on demonstrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They vowed to restart their campaign after the government ignored a Monday deadline for their leaders to be freed.</p>

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<p>"Their detention was arbitrary and unlawful. There was growing national and international criticism," University of Oslo researcher Mubashar Hasan told AFP.</p>

<p>He added that the release of the leaders signalled the government was looking to "de-escalate tensions" with the protest movement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Demonstrations broke out last month over the reintroduction of a quota scheme that reserved more than half of all government jobs for certain groups.</p>

<p>With around 18 million young Bangladeshis out of work, according to government figures, the move deeply upset graduates facing an acute employment crisis.</p>

<p>Critics say the quota is used to stack public jobs with loyalists to the ruling Awami League.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court cut the number of reserved jobs last week but fell short of protesters' demands to scrap the most contentious quota category entirely.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-cries-at-metro-station-damaged-by-protests-internet-calls-it-crocodile-tears-744370" target="_blank">'Crocodile tears': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina 'cries' at metro station damaged in protest, slammed online</a></strong></p>

<p>Hasina has ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and won her fourth consecutive election in January after a vote without genuine opposition.</p>

<p>Her government is accused by rights groups of misusing state institutions to entrench its hold on power and stamp out dissent, including the extrajudicial killing of opposition activists.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</strong></em></p>


Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations.

Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations. Students Against Discrimination staged nationwide rallies last month that ended in a police crackdown and the deaths of at least 206 people, according to an AFP count of police and hospital data. The group's leadership were among thousands picked up in the police dragnet that followed some of the worst unrest of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure. Also read: Bangladesh protests: Govt calls for day of mourning for victims of unrest "All six quota movement coordinators have been returned to their families this afternoon," deputy commissioner Junaed Alam Sarkar said. Principal leader Nahid Islam and two others had been forcibly discharged from a hospital in the capital Dhaka last Friday by plainclothes detectives and taken to an unknown location. His father Badrul Islam confirmed to AFP that Nahid had returned home early Thursday afternoon but did not give any more details. Three others were detained in the following days with the government saying at the time they had been held for their own safety. Justice minister Anisul Huq told AFP on Thursday that all six had volunteered to be in police custody. "They came willingly. They said they wanted to go. They are allowed to return to their parents," he added. Hasina's government restored order after deploying troops, imposing a curfew and shutting down the mobile internet network across the country of 170 million for 11 days. More than 10,000 people were arrested in the wake of the unrest, according to local media. - 'Arbitrary and unlawful' - Small and scattered protests resumed in cities around Bangladesh this week after other members of Students Against Discrimination ended a moratorium on demonstrations. They vowed to restart their campaign after the government ignored a Monday deadline for their leaders to be freed. Also read: Jamaat-e-Islami party banned after violent protests in Bangladesh "Their detention was arbitrary and unlawful. There was growing national and international criticism," University of Oslo researcher Mubashar Hasan told AFP. He added that the release of the leaders signalled the government was looking to "de-escalate tensions" with the protest movement. Demonstrations broke out last month over the reintroduction of a quota scheme that reserved more than half of all government jobs for certain groups. With around 18 million young Bangladeshis out of work, according to government figures, the move deeply upset graduates facing an acute employment crisis. Critics say the quota is used to stack public jobs with loyalists to the ruling Awami League. The Supreme Court cut the number of reserved jobs last week but fell short of protesters' demands to scrap the most contentious quota category entirely. Also read | 'Crocodile tears': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina 'cries' at metro station damaged in protest, slammed online Hasina has ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and won her fourth consecutive election in January after a vote without genuine opposition. Her government is accused by rights groups of misusing state institutions to entrench its hold on power and stamp out dissent, including the extrajudicial killing of opposition activists. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh police release student leaders after unrest

<p>Bangladesh has taken decisive action against the Jamaat-e-Islami party, banning it outright. The move comes in response to the violent protests that erupted over government job quotas, which resulted in a tragic loss of lives of at least 150 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling Awami League-led coalition, during a meeting on Tuesday (July 30) chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, blamed Jamaat-e-Islami of exploiting the protests and instigating violence.</p>

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<p>The Jamaat-e-Islami party was founded in 1941 in undivided India under British rule.</p>

<p>Law Minister Anisul Huq announced that the ban would be implemented through an executive order with effect from Wednesday (July 31).</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Hasina's Awami League-led 14-party alliance passed a resolution calling for the banning of Jamaat, an ally of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh National Party (BNP), from politics.</p>

<p>However, the student protesters have denied any connection to the violence, while evidence reportedly links these groups to the unrest.</p>

<p>Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, said, “The government would make sure legal considerations to ensure the ban on Jamaat-Shibir is implemented effectively, preventing the group from exploiting any legal loopholes.”</p>

<p>He further said that the ban is planned to eliminate anti-national elements from Bangladesh&nbsp;politics.</p>

<p>It is worth mentioning here, what began as student unrest on university grounds escalated into widespread public dissent against Prime Minister Hasina's administration, eventually erupting in violent clashes.</p>

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<p>The government had to deploy the army to handle the unrest, which resulted in several casualties and damage to major government facilities.</p>

<p>PM Hasina, resolved to ban Jamaat-Shibir to address what they view as extremist threats to national security.</p>

<p>Notably, the decision follows a prior High Court ruling in 2018 that canceled Jamaat’s registration, disqualifying it from participating in elections.</p>

<p>This move also aligns with earlier rulings and trials against Jamaat leaders for crimes committed during Bangladesh's 1971 independence war.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bangladesh has taken decisive action against the Jamaat-e-Islami party, banning it outright. The move comes in response to the violent protests that erupted over government job quotas, which resulted in a tragic loss of lives of at least 150 people.

Bangladesh has taken decisive action against the Jamaat-e-Islami party, banning it outright. The move comes in response to the violent protests that erupted over government job quotas, which resulted in a tragic loss of lives of at least 150 people. The ruling Awami League-led coalition, during a meeting on Tuesday (July 30) chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, blamed Jamaat-e-Islami of exploiting the protests and instigating violence. Also read: Bangladesh protests: Govt calls for day of mourning for victims of unrest The Jamaat-e-Islami party was founded in 1941 in undivided India under British rule. Law Minister Anisul Huq announced that the ban would be implemented through an executive order with effect from Wednesday (July 31). On Tuesday, Hasina's Awami League-led 14-party alliance passed a resolution calling for the banning of Jamaat, an ally of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh National Party (BNP), from politics. However, the student protesters have denied any connection to the violence, while evidence reportedly links these groups to the unrest. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, said, “The government would make sure legal considerations to ensure the ban on Jamaat-Shibir is implemented effectively, preventing the group from exploiting any legal loopholes.” He further said that the ban is planned to eliminate anti-national elements from Bangladesh politics. It is worth mentioning here, what began as student unrest on university grounds escalated into widespread public dissent against Prime Minister Hasina's administration, eventually erupting in violent clashes. Also read | 'Crocodile tears': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina 'cries' at metro station damaged in protest, slammed online The government had to deploy the army to handle the unrest, which resulted in several casualties and damage to major government facilities. PM Hasina, resolved to ban Jamaat-Shibir to address what they view as extremist threats to national security. Notably, the decision follows a prior High Court ruling in 2018 that canceled Jamaat’s registration, disqualifying it from participating in elections. This move also aligns with earlier rulings and trials against Jamaat leaders for crimes committed during Bangladesh's 1971 independence war. (With inputs from agencies)

Jamaat-e-Islami party banned after violent protests in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi students called new street protests for Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government ignored an ultimatum to release their leaders and apologise for those killed in deadly unrest. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-E-Islami following violent protests, govt blames group for inciting protests

<p>Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Thus, India will host the Asia Cup after a gap of 34 years. Meanwhile, the 2027 edition will take place in Bangladesh and will be played in the ODI format ahead of that year's World Cup. The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the development in a recent statement.</p>

<p>"Men's Asia Cup Tournament' means the biennial senior men's cricket tournament organised and administered by the ACC involving designated Members, and shall include participation by the teams from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and one Non-Test playing Member of ACC selected through qualifying events," the ACC stated in its IEOI statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/watch-virat-kohli-gets-warm-reception-after-landing-in-colombo-for-sri-lanka-odi-series-745446">WATCH: Virat Kohli gets warm reception after landing in Colombo for Sri Lanka ODI series</a></strong></p>

<p>Notably, the T20 Asia Cup in India as well as the 50-over continental event in Bangladesh, in 2027, will have 13 games each as there are 26 matches allocated during the said period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2023 edition was held in a hybrid model, hosted by&nbsp;the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following India's refusal&nbsp;to travel to Pakistan. Rohit Sharma-led India's games were held in Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue went on to win the competition, beating Sri Lanka by a mammoth 10-wicket margin in the final. It was held in the 50-over format, with the World Cup just a few months away.</p>

<p>India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history (both ODIs and T20Is). They have won the tournament on eight occasions, most by any team.&nbsp;</p>


Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Thus, India will host the Asia Cup after a gap of 34 years. Meanwhile, the 2027 edition will take place in Bangladesh and will be played in the ODI format ahead of that year's World Cup. The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the development in a recent statement. "Men's Asia Cup Tournament' means the biennial senior men's cricket tournament organised and administered by the ACC involving designated Members, and shall include participation by the teams from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and one Non-Test playing Member of ACC selected through qualifying events," the ACC stated in its IEOI statement. Also read: WATCH: Virat Kohli gets warm reception after landing in Colombo for Sri Lanka ODI series Notably, the T20 Asia Cup in India as well as the 50-over continental event in Bangladesh, in 2027, will have 13 games each as there are 26 matches allocated during the said period. The 2023 edition was held in a hybrid model, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following India's refusal to travel to Pakistan. Rohit Sharma-led India's games were held in Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue went on to win the competition, beating Sri Lanka by a mammoth 10-wicket margin in the final. It was held in the 50-over format, with the World Cup just a few months away. India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history (both ODIs and T20Is). They have won the tournament on eight occasions, most by any team.

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