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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about the situation in Bangladesh during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. The discussion took place amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka.
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have increased following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of an interim government in August last year. Speculation in Dhaka suggests a possible role of the US &ldquo;deep state&rdquo; in the protests that led to the Awami League government&rsquo;s exit.
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When questioned about this speculation before his talks with Modi, Trump denied any US involvement in Bangladesh&rsquo;s political transition. &ldquo;There was no role for our deep state. This is something the Prime Minister has been working on for a long time and has been ongoing for hundreds of years, frankly. I&rsquo;ve been reading about it, but I will leave Bangladesh to the Prime Minister,&rdquo; Trump said, though he did not clarify what efforts he was referring to.
<h2>Discussions</h2>
Following the meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Bangladesh was among the topics discussed. He stated that Modi shared India&rsquo;s perspective on recent developments in Bangladesh, which may not be well received by the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
&ldquo;This was a subject discussed between the two leaders. The Prime Minister shared his views and concerns regarding recent developments in Bangladesh and India&rsquo;s perspective on the situation,&rdquo; Misri said.
Although he did not provide further details, India has previously expressed concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, the growing defence and intelligence ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, and statements from Bangladeshi student leaders in the interim government that are viewed as contrary to Indian interests. Additionally, New Delhi has raised objections over Dhaka&rsquo;s opposition to completing border fencing along unfenced sections of the India-Bangladesh boundary.
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Misri stated that India hopes for a constructive and stable relationship with Bangladesh but acknowledged concerns about the current situation.
In recent weeks, India and Bangladesh have summoned each other&rsquo;s senior diplomats to express objections on various issues. Bangladesh&rsquo;s foreign ministry has protested against what it described as &ldquo;false and fabricated&rdquo; statements made by Hasina from self-exile in India. Meanwhile, India has condemned the destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman&rsquo;s home in Dhaka by a mob.
(With inputs from agencies)

Tensions between India and Bangladesh have increased following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of an interim government in August last year.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about the situation in Bangladesh during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. The discussion took place amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka. Tensions between India and Bangladesh have increased following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of an interim government in August last year. Speculation in Dhaka suggests a possible role of the US “deep state” in the protests that led to the Awami League government’s exit. Also read: 'You can survive few months of Elon Musk': US VP JD Vance defends X boss amid election interference claims When questioned about this speculation before his talks with Modi, Trump denied any US involvement in Bangladesh’s political transition. “There was no role for our deep state. This is something the Prime Minister has been working on for a long time and has been ongoing for hundreds of years, frankly. I’ve been reading about it, but I will leave Bangladesh to the Prime Minister,” Trump said, though he did not clarify what efforts he was referring to. Discussions Following the meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Bangladesh was among the topics discussed. He stated that Modi shared India’s perspective on recent developments in Bangladesh, which may not be well received by the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. “This was a subject discussed between the two leaders. The Prime Minister shared his views and concerns regarding recent developments in Bangladesh and India’s perspective on the situation,” Misri said. Although he did not provide further details, India has previously expressed concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, the growing defence and intelligence ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, and statements from Bangladeshi student leaders in the interim government that are viewed as contrary to Indian interests. Additionally, New Delhi has raised objections over Dhaka’s opposition to completing border fencing along unfenced sections of the India-Bangladesh boundary. Also read: Modi holds head high in Cross-Atlantic diplomacy, but US trade details may hold surprises Misri stated that India hopes for a constructive and stable relationship with Bangladesh but acknowledged concerns about the current situation. In recent weeks, India and Bangladesh have summoned each other’s senior diplomats to express objections on various issues. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has protested against what it described as “false and fabricated” statements made by Hasina from self-exile in India. Meanwhile, India has condemned the destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home in Dhaka by a mob. (With inputs from agencies)

'No role of our deep state': Trump says Bangladesh situation is for PM Modi to address

A driver in Layton, Utah, narrowly avoided serious injury after jumping out of their SUV just moments before it was struck by a passenger train. The incident was captured on security cameras and has since gained significant attention on social media, with the video amassing over 13 million views on X.
The footage, shared by Collin Rugg, shows the SUV approaching a railroad crossing as warning lights flashed and the barrier gate lowered. Instead of stopping, the driver proceeded past the gate, bringing the vehicle to a halt with its rear wheels still on the tracks.
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NEW: Utah driver jumps out of their car at the last moment before the vehicle is demolished by an oncoming train in Layton, Utah. Hear me out... the individual could have just driven forward. A white SUV could be seen getting rear-ended as it quickly came to a stop as the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/yLy2fZUinY">pic.twitter.com/yLy2fZUinY</a>
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As the train approached, the driver attempted to reverse but struck the gate arm, leaving the front wheels stranded on the tracks. After trying unsuccessfully to push the gate back, they abandoned the vehicle just seconds before the train collided with it.
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<h2 class="p2">Authorities Respond</h2>
Speaking to KSL-TV, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Public Information Officer Gavin Gustafson described the event as a fortunate escape, emphasising that no injuries were reported.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s easy to say the driver should have moved forward or broken through the gate, but in that moment, they were likely in shock,&rdquo; Gustafson told Fox News.
Although the driver emerged unharmed, the crash caused significant damage, with reports estimating over $100,000 in costs to the train.
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<h2 class="p2">Public Reaction</h2>
The video has sparked a range of reactions online. Some users expressed relief that the driver escaped in time, with one commenting, &ldquo;This could have been a tragedy just a second later.&rdquo;
Others questioned the driver&rsquo;s actions, criticising the decision to ignore railroad signals. One user wrote, &ldquo;Why do people take these risks? Trains can&rsquo;t stop instantly.&rdquo;
Some users sympathised, suggesting that panic played a role in the driver&rsquo;s decision-making. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s easy to judge from a distance, but in that moment, they probably froze,&rdquo; one comment read.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of ignoring railway signals and the importance of remaining alert at crossings.

As the train approached, the driver attempted to reverse but struck the gate arm, leaving the front wheels stranded on the tracks. After trying unsuccessfully to push the gate back, they abandoned the vehicle just seconds before the train collided with it.

A driver in Layton, Utah, narrowly avoided serious injury after jumping out of their SUV just moments before it was struck by a passenger train. The incident was captured on security cameras and has since gained significant attention on social media, with the video amassing over 13 million views on X. The footage, shared by Collin Rugg, shows the SUV approaching a railroad crossing as warning lights flashed and the barrier gate lowered. Instead of stopping, the driver proceeded past the gate, bringing the vehicle to a halt with its rear wheels still on the tracks. NEW: Utah driver jumps out of their car at the last moment before the vehicle is demolished by an oncoming train in Layton, Utah. Hear me out... the individual could have just driven forward. A white SUV could be seen getting rear-ended as it quickly came to a stop as the… pic.twitter.com/yLy2fZUinY — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 12, 2025 As the train approached, the driver attempted to reverse but struck the gate arm, leaving the front wheels stranded on the tracks. After trying unsuccessfully to push the gate back, they abandoned the vehicle just seconds before the train collided with it. Also read: Humpback whale swallows kayaker, spits him out unharmed Authorities Respond Speaking to KSL-TV, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Public Information Officer Gavin Gustafson described the event as a fortunate escape, emphasising that no injuries were reported. “It’s easy to say the driver should have moved forward or broken through the gate, but in that moment, they were likely in shock,” Gustafson told Fox News. Although the driver emerged unharmed, the crash caused significant damage, with reports estimating over $100,000 in costs to the train. Also read: World's fastest computer 'El Capitan' begins operation for nuclear and defence research Public Reaction The video has sparked a range of reactions online. Some users expressed relief that the driver escaped in time, with one commenting, “This could have been a tragedy just a second later.” Others questioned the driver’s actions, criticising the decision to ignore railroad signals. One user wrote, “Why do people take these risks? Trains can’t stop instantly.” Some users sympathised, suggesting that panic played a role in the driver’s decision-making. “It’s easy to judge from a distance, but in that moment, they probably froze,” one comment read. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of ignoring railway signals and the importance of remaining alert at crossings.

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