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Bangladesh crisis updates: Sheikh Hasina lands at Hindon airport in India after resignation

Bangladesh news updates: Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka after resigning as prime minister amid Bangladesh's violent protests fueled by unemployment. Protestors had stormed the Gono Bhaban.

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Bangladesh protests LIVE: Shopping center which was set on fire by protesters during a rally against PM Sheikh Hasina and her government demanding justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide deadly clashes, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4,

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 05 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

Key Events

9:37 PM

Protesters storm Hasina's official residence in Bangladesh; set Awami League offices on fire

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh on Monday looted and vandalised Sheikh Hasina's official residence in the capital Dhaka, smashed a statue of her father Mujibur Rahman with hammers and set her party's offices on fire as they celebrated her departure as Prime Minister.

8:11 PM

NSA Ajit Doval meets Sheikh Hasina at Hindon airport

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Monday met former bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at Hindon airport, who landed there earlier today. Hasina, who resigned as PM earlier today following unprecedented anti-government protests, landed at the airbase while on her way to London, according to diplomatic sources.

7:24 PM

High alert at Bangladesh International Petrapol border in West Bengal

High alert is implemented at Bangladesh International Petrapol border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. This comes in the backdrop of massive violent protests in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, former PM Sheikh Hasina has fleed the country.

6:06 PM

Sheikh Hasina lands at Hindon airport in India

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has landed at Hindon airport in India. According to reports she is set to fly to London soon. Earlier in the day, before fleeing the country, she had resigned from her post. 

5:41 PM

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's plane set to land in Delhi

After fleeing from her country, former Prime Minister of bangladesh Sheikh Hasina is set to land at Hindan airport in Delhi. 

5:06 PM

Bangladesh protests LIVE: Security augmented at Bangladesh High Commission

The Delhi Police has strengthened up security at the Bangladesh High Commission in Chanakyapuri  in the wake of developments in the neighbouring country, an officer stated today.

4:54 PM

Bangladesh protests LIVE: Protesters attempting to tear down Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue

A statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina's father, in the prime minister's official residence, is being demolished by demonstrators. Rahman was one of Bangladesh's prominent independence movement leader.
 
 

4:30 PM

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina lands in Agartala

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina landed in Tripura's capital Agartala today after fleeing Dhaka, the Daily Star reported today.

4:15 PM

News update: Jubilant crowds celebrate as Sheikh Hasina leaves Bangladesh

4:03 PM

Bangladesh crisis: Aircraft carrying Sheikh Hasina flies over Kolkata but bypasses

3:58 PM

Sheikh Hasina's helicopter heading to India

Sheikh Hasina is heading to the city of Agartala in India, according to a report by BBC Bangla.

3:41 PM

Sheikh Hasina resigned, interim govt to be formed, says Bangladesh's Army chief

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has quit and an interim government will be formed to run the country, Bangladesh's Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said

3:33 PM

News updates: Bangladesh Army chief invites students for 'positive discussions'

The Bangladesh army chief  was addressing the nation in the afternoon following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.

3:31 PM

Protesters looting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence

Video footage has now emerged showing protesters looting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence in the capital Dhaka. Some of the protestors are seen carrying chairs and a sofa from the PM's residence.

3:29 PM

Sheikh Hasina is heading to India: Reports

According to BBC Bangla, Sheikh Hasina might be heading to India. Hasina left the country with her sister Sheikh Rehana.

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First Published: Aug 05 2024 | 9:11 AM IST