Bangladesh’s political position has worsened. Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister, resigned and left Dhaka. Violent protests have claimed nearly 300 lives nationwide. The army has taken control and established a provisional administration. The border between Bangladesh and India is under high alert.
Political turmoil in Bangladesh
The political crisis in Bangladesh has reached its peak. On August 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post and left the capital Dhaka. She took this step amidst the country’s widespread violence and anarchy.
Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and exodus
Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana in a military helicopter at 2:30 pm, a senior Prime Minister’s Office official told ANI. They are now in an undisclosed “safe location.” The protesters have captured the Prime Minister’s residence.
widespread violence and deaths
In the past 72 hours, more than 300 people have died in nationwide clashes between protesters and Sheikh Hasina’s supporters. Students Against Discrimination, a student organization, has led the ongoing non-cooperation movement into a violent form.
Army deployment and interim government
The country’s capital, Dhaka, has seen the deployment of the Army. The army has taken control of the situation, removing police from the streets. Bangladesh’s Army Chief has announced that after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, an interim government will run the country.
High alert on the India-Bangladesh border
In light of the worsening situation in Bangladesh, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border. The Director General of BSF has also reached Kolkata and is keeping a close watch on the situation.
Bangladesh is now at a critical juncture. The interim government faces a big challenge to restore law and order and establish peace. The international community is also keeping a close eye on this situation. It will be fascinating to see in the coming days how Bangladesh recovers from this political crisis.
