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In the final hours of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reign, the country’s army firmly refused to implement&nbsp;her curfew orders, leaving the 76-year-old leader vulnerable. According to a report by Reuters, Army Chief Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman told his generals to exercise patience and avoid open firing on civilians. Zaman then went to the PM’s official residence and made it clear the army wouldn’t be able to implement the lockdown as desired.

The withdrawal of the army’s support is considered one of the key factors that led to the collapse of Hasina's 15-year rule, forcing her to flee to India.

The nationwide curfew was imposed after 91 people were killed in protests on Sunday (Aug 4).

Reuters quoted three former senior Bangladesh army officers as saying that mounting civilian deaths made it untenable for the army officials to blindly follow Hasina’s orders.

"There was a lot of uneasiness within the troops," said retired Brig. Gen. M. Sakhawat Hossain. "That is what probably (put) pressure on the chief of army staff, because the troops are out and they are seeing what is happening," he added.

Army spokesman Lt. Col. Sami Ud Dowla Chowdhury later confirmed in a public statement that the chief told officers to protect civilian lives and not forcefully suppress the demonstrations.

<h2>Clothing industry disrupted</h2>

Meanwhile, the political unrest is taking a toll on the country’s economy, with the clothing industry being hit the worst. Global apparel retailers from H&amp;M to Zara were bracing for major disruptions in the supply chain.

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The South Asian country is the third-largest exporter of clothing in the world, following China and the European Union. Last year, the country exported $38.4 billion worth of clothes, primarily to the Western nations.

<h2>Pakistan reacts</h2>

Pakistan on Wednesday (Aug 7) said it "stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh".

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"We are confident that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future," said a statement by the foreign ministry of Pakistan.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the final hours of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reign, the country’s army firmly refused to implement her curfew orders, leaving the 76-year-old leader vulnerable.

In the final hours of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reign, the country’s army firmly refused to implement her curfew orders, leaving the 76-year-old leader vulnerable. According to a report by Reuters, Army Chief Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman told his generals to exercise patience and avoid open firing on civilians. Zaman then went to the PM’s official residence and made it clear the army wouldn’t be able to implement the lockdown as desired. The withdrawal of the army’s support is considered one of the key factors that led to the collapse of Hasina's 15-year rule, forcing her to flee to India. The nationwide curfew was imposed after 91 people were killed in protests on Sunday (Aug 4). Reuters quoted three former senior Bangladesh army officers as saying that mounting civilian deaths made it untenable for the army officials to blindly follow Hasina’s orders. "There was a lot of uneasiness within the troops," said retired Brig. Gen. M. Sakhawat Hossain. "That is what probably (put) pressure on the chief of army staff, because the troops are out and they are seeing what is happening," he added. Army spokesman Lt. Col. Sami Ud Dowla Chowdhury later confirmed in a public statement that the chief told officers to protect civilian lives and not forcefully suppress the demonstrations. Clothing industry disrupted Meanwhile, the political unrest is taking a toll on the country’s economy, with the clothing industry being hit the worst. Global apparel retailers from H&M to Zara were bracing for major disruptions in the supply chain. Also read: Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan The South Asian country is the third-largest exporter of clothing in the world, following China and the European Union. Last year, the country exported $38.4 billion worth of clothes, primarily to the Western nations. Pakistan reacts Pakistan on Wednesday (Aug 7) said it "stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh". Also read: London or Delhi? What next for Bangladesh`s ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina "We are confident that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future," said a statement by the foreign ministry of Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies)

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Violence and unrest continues&nbsp;across Bangladesh even&nbsp;after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, which was the demand of protestors.&nbsp;

Sheikh Hasina had to flee her country on Monday (Aug 5), when a violent mob stormed her official residence in Dhaka. Since then, the minorities of Bangladesh including Hindus and Christians have been attacked continuously. In the wake of such anti-minorities violence, the house of popular Bangladeshi folk singer Rahul Ananada was also charred to ashes, as reported by Bangladesh media.

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Ananda’s residence, which was once a haven for culture, was vandalised, looted and burnt on Monday. The absolute mayhem made the cultural hub unrecognisable. The house was situated in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi 32.&nbsp;
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The 140-year-old house of ‘Joler Gaan’ Rahul Ananda, was once used to be flocked by the music fraternity for various events throughout the year. In September 2023, the cultural place was visited by French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to Bangladesh.

One of the founding members of 'Joler Gaan', Saiful Ismal Jarnal, told The Daily Star that Rahul Ananda and his family were shaken and took refuge in a secret place.

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"Rahul Da and his family are shaken and take shelter to a secret place known to only a few. We could not contact him yet. It was not even his house, it was a rental he was living in for decades," said Jarnal.

"I came to know the incident happened around 4 pm. From what I have heard, a group of goons attacked the residence and Rahul Da, Shukla Di (Rahul's wife), Tota (his son) and other family members somehow got out," said Jarnal.

The mob first ravaged the house and took whatever they could, from furniture, and mirrors to valuables. After that, they set the house on fire along with Ananda's musical instruments, a priced cultural possession, as per The Daily Star.
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"Rahul Da owned a collection of over 3000 musical instruments which he designed and made over the years. I can say that he might have suffered a loss of Tk 10 lakh over the household things, but how could you put a price on the instruments which he so lovingly built?" asked Jarnal, a musician himself.

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Ananda’s residence was adjacent to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home at Dhanmondi 32.&nbsp;

In response to the incident, Joler Gaan posted a song from their official page with a caption that reads, "The house on Dhanmondi 32, once a sanctuary for Rahul Ananda and the Joler Gaan ensemble, was not just a residence but a creative hub where countless songs and instruments were crafted."

(With inputs from agencies)

Violence and unrest continues across Bangladesh even after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, which was the demand of protestors. Sheikh Hasina had to flee her country on Monday (Aug 5), when a violent mob stormed her official residence in Dhaka.

Violence and unrest continues across Bangladesh even after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, which was the demand of protestors. Sheikh Hasina had to flee her country on Monday (Aug 5), when a violent mob stormed her official residence in Dhaka. Since then, the minorities of Bangladesh including Hindus and Christians have been attacked continuously. In the wake of such anti-minorities violence, the house of popular Bangladeshi folk singer Rahul Ananada was also charred to ashes, as reported by Bangladesh media. Also Read | Bangladesh crisis: Non essential staff from Indian High Commission leave Dhaka Ananda’s residence, which was once a haven for culture, was vandalised, looted and burnt on Monday. The absolute mayhem made the cultural hub unrecognisable. The house was situated in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi 32. Image Courtesy: X The 140-year-old house of ‘Joler Gaan’ Rahul Ananda, was once used to be flocked by the music fraternity for various events throughout the year. In September 2023, the cultural place was visited by French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to Bangladesh. One of the founding members of 'Joler Gaan', Saiful Ismal Jarnal, told The Daily Star that Rahul Ananda and his family were shaken and took refuge in a secret place. সব শেষ!#Bangaldesh folk singer and cultural activist Rahul Anando’s residence located at #Dhaka’s Dhanmondi vandalised, looted and set on fire by a raging mob on Tuesday. Anando, a renowned artist and member of popular folk band Joler Gaan is on the run with his wife and… pic.twitter.com/F6LlQLeSWG — Indrajit Kundu | ইন্দ্রজিৎ (@iindrojit) August 7, 2024 × "Rahul Da and his family are shaken and take shelter to a secret place known to only a few. We could not contact him yet. It was not even his house, it was a rental he was living in for decades," said Jarnal. "I came to know the incident happened around 4 pm. From what I have heard, a group of goons attacked the residence and Rahul Da, Shukla Di (Rahul's wife), Tota (his son) and other family members somehow got out," said Jarnal. The mob first ravaged the house and took whatever they could, from furniture, and mirrors to valuables. After that, they set the house on fire along with Ananda's musical instruments, a priced cultural possession, as per The Daily Star. "Rahul Da owned a collection of over 3000 musical instruments which he designed and made over the years. I can say that he might have suffered a loss of Tk 10 lakh over the household things, but how could you put a price on the instruments which he so lovingly built?" asked Jarnal, a musician himself. Also Read | Bangladesh: 24 burnt alive as mob sets afire hotel owned by Awami League politician Ananda’s residence was adjacent to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home at Dhanmondi 32. In response to the incident, Joler Gaan posted a song from their official page with a caption that reads, "The house on Dhanmondi 32, once a sanctuary for Rahul Ananda and the Joler Gaan ensemble, was not just a residence but a creative hub where countless songs and instruments were crafted." (With inputs from agencies)

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British Police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations.

Britain has been gripped by an escalating wave of violence that erupted early last week after three young girls were killed in a knife attack in northwest England, triggering a wave of false messaging online that wrongly identified the suspected killer as an Islamist migrant.

Specialist immigration law firms and migrant support centres shut for the day, and some family doctor services in areas affected by the protests said they would close early to protect their staff.

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Messages also swirled on social media, with people with large online followings relaying police guidance and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups detailing areas to avoid.

Asylum Link Merseyside, which supports asylum seekers and refugees in Liverpool, said its building was shut and would not accept any arrivals. "Our staff are currently working on securing the building," it said.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a former chief prosecutor who is facing his first crisis since winning the July 4 election, has warned rioters that they will face lengthy jail terms as he seeks to stamp out the worst outbreak of violence in Britain in 13 years.

"Our first duty is to ensure our communities are safe," he told broadcasters.

"They will be safe. We are doing everything we can to ensure that where a police response is needed, it is in place, where support is needed for particular places, that is in place."

In towns and cities groups of a few hundred rioters have clashed with police and smashed windows of hotels housing asylum-seekers from Africa and the Middle East, chanting "get them out" and "stop the boats" - a reference to those arriving in Britain in small dinghies without permission.

They have also pelted mosques with rocks, terrifying local communities, including ethnic minorities, who have felt targeted by the violence.

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"I know the shocking scenes have left many Muslims and minority ethnic communities scared and fearful, so I ask my fellow Londoners to check on their friends and neighbours and show them that care and compassion is what Londoners are all about," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

COUNTER DEMONSTRATIONS

Posts online said immigration centres and law firms aiding migrants would be targeted on Wednesday, with one post saying: "Wednesday night lads. They won't stop coming until you tell them."

In response, anti-racism and anti-fascist groups organised counter demonstrations in towns and cities across the country.

One typical post about a planned far-right protest in the southern coastal city of Brighton said: "Racist scum are trying to target an immigration lawyer's office. We won't let it happen - wear face coverings and face masks."

The government has put together a so-called "standing army" of 6,000 specialist police officers to respond to any outbreaks of violence, and they will have a big enough presence to deal with any unrest.

"This country is faced with one of the worst spates of violent disorder in the last decade," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is in charge of the policing operation in London, said.

"We will not tolerate this on our streets. We will use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder."

Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, said children as young as 11 have been involved in the violent disorder. "They may face lifelong consequences for their actions," he said.

Starmer has vowed a reckoning for those caught rioting, looting shops and burning cars.

He said more than 400 people had been arrested and 100 had been charged. Sentencing of some rioters in Liverpool is expected on Wednesday.

Britain's prisons have already been facing an overcrowding crisis, with Starmer's new government announcing last month plans to release more prisoners early to ease the pressures on the system.

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British Police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations.

British Police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations. Britain has been gripped by an escalating wave of violence that erupted early last week after three young girls were killed in a knife attack in northwest England, triggering a wave of false messaging online that wrongly identified the suspected killer as an Islamist migrant. Specialist immigration law firms and migrant support centres shut for the day, and some family doctor services in areas affected by the protests said they would close early to protect their staff. Also read: UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast hate crime Messages also swirled on social media, with people with large online followings relaying police guidance and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups detailing areas to avoid. Asylum Link Merseyside, which supports asylum seekers and refugees in Liverpool, said its building was shut and would not accept any arrivals. "Our staff are currently working on securing the building," it said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a former chief prosecutor who is facing his first crisis since winning the July 4 election, has warned rioters that they will face lengthy jail terms as he seeks to stamp out the worst outbreak of violence in Britain in 13 years. "Our first duty is to ensure our communities are safe," he told broadcasters. "They will be safe. We are doing everything we can to ensure that where a police response is needed, it is in place, where support is needed for particular places, that is in place." In towns and cities groups of a few hundred rioters have clashed with police and smashed windows of hotels housing asylum-seekers from Africa and the Middle East, chanting "get them out" and "stop the boats" - a reference to those arriving in Britain in small dinghies without permission. They have also pelted mosques with rocks, terrifying local communities, including ethnic minorities, who have felt targeted by the violence. Also read: 'Civil war is inevitable': Elon Musk vs Keir Starmer showdown on UK riots "I know the shocking scenes have left many Muslims and minority ethnic communities scared and fearful, so I ask my fellow Londoners to check on their friends and neighbours and show them that care and compassion is what Londoners are all about," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. COUNTER DEMONSTRATIONS Posts online said immigration centres and law firms aiding migrants would be targeted on Wednesday, with one post saying: "Wednesday night lads. They won't stop coming until you tell them." In response, anti-racism and anti-fascist groups organised counter demonstrations in towns and cities across the country. One typical post about a planned far-right protest in the southern coastal city of Brighton said: "Racist scum are trying to target an immigration lawyer's office. We won't let it happen - wear face coverings and face masks." The government has put together a so-called "standing army" of 6,000 specialist police officers to respond to any outbreaks of violence, and they will have a big enough presence to deal with any unrest. "This country is faced with one of the worst spates of violent disorder in the last decade," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is in charge of the policing operation in London, said. "We will not tolerate this on our streets. We will use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder." Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, said children as young as 11 have been involved in the violent disorder. "They may face lifelong consequences for their actions," he said. Starmer has vowed a reckoning for those caught rioting, looting shops and burning cars. He said more than 400 people had been arrested and 100 had been charged. Sentencing of some rioters in Liverpool is expected on Wednesday. Britain's prisons have already been facing an overcrowding crisis, with Starmer's new government announcing last month plans to release more prisoners early to ease the pressures on the system. 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.

British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests

Amid the ongoing Bangladesh crisis non-essential staff, and families of diplomats from the Indian high commission in the country have returned to India. The return has happened on a voluntary basis through commercial flights.&nbsp;

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka remains functional and a team of senior Indian diplomats remain in the country.&nbsp;India has a High Commission in Dhaka and 4 assistant high commissions- Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna. 
 
There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which about 9,000 are students. The bulk of the students have already returned to India in the month of July after an advisory by the Indian govt.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-charter-flight-brings-back-205-indians-from-dhaka-747920">Air India charter flight brings back 205 Indians from Dhaka</a>

On Tuesday, speaking in the Indian Parliament, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, said the Indian govt expects "that the host government will provide the required security protection for these establishments. We look forward to their normal functioning once the situation stabilizes." 
 
The situation in Bangladesh has seen significant political upheaval following the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, who had been in power for over&nbsp;two decades, left the country on August 5 amidst widespread protests.

The protests initially started over the issue of civil service job quotas but escalated into demands for Hasina to step down.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-rafale-jets-and-nsa-doval-ensured-hasinas-security-after-she-fled-bangladesh-747584">How Rafale jets and NSA Doval ensured Hasina’s security after she fled Bangladesh</a> 
 
Following Hasina's resignation, the military has taken control of the government, with parliament being dissolved. The military has promised an interim government and has indicated that new elections will be held.

The future of the country remains uncertain, with concerns about the potential for further violence and instability. Reports have been coming as to how the minorities in the country have been targeted.

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Amid the ongoing Bangladesh crisis non-essential staff, and families of diplomats from the Indian high commission in the country have returned to India. The return has happened on a voluntary basis through commercial flights.

Amid the ongoing Bangladesh crisis non-essential staff, and families of diplomats from the Indian high commission in the country have returned to India. The return has happened on a voluntary basis through commercial flights. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka remains functional and a team of senior Indian diplomats remain in the country. India has a High Commission in Dhaka and 4 assistant high commissions- Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna. There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which about 9,000 are students. The bulk of the students have already returned to India in the month of July after an advisory by the Indian govt. Also read: Air India charter flight brings back 205 Indians from Dhaka On Tuesday, speaking in the Indian Parliament, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, said the Indian govt expects "that the host government will provide the required security protection for these establishments. We look forward to their normal functioning once the situation stabilizes." The situation in Bangladesh has seen significant political upheaval following the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, who had been in power for over two decades, left the country on August 5 amidst widespread protests. The protests initially started over the issue of civil service job quotas but escalated into demands for Hasina to step down. Also read: How Rafale jets and NSA Doval ensured Hasina’s security after she fled Bangladesh Following Hasina's resignation, the military has taken control of the government, with parliament being dissolved. The military has promised an interim government and has indicated that new elections will be held. The future of the country remains uncertain, with concerns about the potential for further violence and instability. Reports have been coming as to how the minorities in the country have been targeted. WATCH | Bangladesh Violence: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead interim government ×

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