At least 24 people, including an Indonesian national, were burnt alive by a mob in Bangladesh at a starred hotel owned by a leader of Awami League party after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country, local journalists and hospital sources said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh: 24 burnt alive as mob sets afire hotel owned by Awami League politician

A day after Bangladesh's now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning, the nation's president on Tuesday (August 6) dissolved the parliament.

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed' after years of house arrest

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina safely arrived in India on Monday (Aug 5) after fleeing her violence-hit nation. The Indian Air Force (IAF) and top security officials thoroughly coordinated her flight, implementing advanced measures to ensure her secure passage to Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad.

How Rafale jets and NSA Doval ensured Hasina’s security after she fled Bangladesh

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday (August 5) arrived in India after fleeing her violence-hit nation. The Bangladeshi leader, who as per reports was expected to only make a pit stop in India, will stay in the nation until granted political asylum in a third country.

Hasina flees to India, awaits UK asylum; PM Modi holds high-level meet on turmoil in Bangladesh

The United States (US) embassy in Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) issued an advisory for all American nationals in Bangladesh due to the unpredictable and volatile nature of the current political situation in the South Asian country.

Bangladesh unrest: US embassy in Dhaka issues security alert for Americans

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.

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

Sexual violence against women in the South Asian country of Bangladesh is on a dangerously increase, despite a recent rule passed by the local government under which the assaulters are charged with the death penalty.

Spike in gender-based crimes in Bangladesh, most young women never used helpline