<p>The tensions in Bangladesh are on the rise after ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned on Monday (Aug&nbsp;5) fled the country amid&nbsp;deadly protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing violence, Air India has announced that its evening flights AI237 and AI238 on the Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi route will operate on Tuesday (Aug 6). The company is also offering a one-time waiver for rescheduling flights.</p>

<p>“Due to the prevailing situation in Dhaka, Air India is offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling to customers, with confirmed bookings on any Air India flight to and from Dhaka between 4th and 7th August 2024, if they desire to do so,” said Air India in a post on X (formerly Twitter).</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;S.Jaishankar briefs MPs in Centre's all-party meet on Bangladesh turmoil</strong></p>

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<p>“The tickets would have to be booked on or prior to 5th August. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority. For more information, please connect with our Contact Centre at 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website http://airindia.com,” it added.</p>

<p>On Monday, Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure as Bangladesh's prime minister came to an end when she fled the country amid a month of intense protests. The military has announced plans to set up an interim government.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-parliament-dissolved-by-president-hasinas-rival-zia-freed-after-years-of-house-arrest-747728">Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed'</a></strong></p>

<p>Since early July, Hasina had been attempting to control widespread protests against her administration. However, following violent clashes on Sunday that resulted in almost 100 fatalities, she left Bangladesh.</p>

<p>Her exit came after protests that began over job quotas but escalated into widespread calls for her resignation, causing hundreds of deaths.</p>

<p>In his address to the Rajya Sabha, India's&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S&nbsp;Jaishankar said, "In the last 24 hours, we have also been in regular touch with the authorities in Dhaka. This is the situation as of now. I seek the understanding and support of the House in regard to sensitive issues regarding an important neighbour on which there has always been a strong national consensus."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The tensions in Bangladesh are on the rise after ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned on Monday (Aug 5) fled the country amid deadly protests.

The tensions in Bangladesh are on the rise after ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned on Monday (Aug 5) fled the country amid deadly protests. Amid the ongoing violence, Air India has announced that its evening flights AI237 and AI238 on the Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi route will operate on Tuesday (Aug 6). The company is also offering a one-time waiver for rescheduling flights. “Due to the prevailing situation in Dhaka, Air India is offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling to customers, with confirmed bookings on any Air India flight to and from Dhaka between 4th and 7th August 2024, if they desire to do so,” said Air India in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Watch | S.Jaishankar briefs MPs in Centre's all-party meet on Bangladesh turmoil × “The tickets would have to be booked on or prior to 5th August. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority. For more information, please connect with our Contact Centre at 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website http://airindia.com,” it added. On Monday, Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure as Bangladesh's prime minister came to an end when she fled the country amid a month of intense protests. The military has announced plans to set up an interim government. Also read: Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed' Since early July, Hasina had been attempting to control widespread protests against her administration. However, following violent clashes on Sunday that resulted in almost 100 fatalities, she left Bangladesh. Her exit came after protests that began over job quotas but escalated into widespread calls for her resignation, causing hundreds of deaths. In his address to the Rajya Sabha, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "In the last 24 hours, we have also been in regular touch with the authorities in Dhaka. This is the situation as of now. I seek the understanding and support of the House in regard to sensitive issues regarding an important neighbour on which there has always been a strong national consensus." (With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh unrest: Air India operates evening flights; offers one-time rescheduling waiver