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Bangladesh crisis: 1,200 escaped prisoners may cross into India, says BSF

In response to the increased security threats, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started frequent communication with their counterparts across the border

Bangladesh crisis: 1,200 escaped prisoners may cross into India, says BSF
Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 4:05 PM IST

Improving law & order is top priority: Bangladesh interior ministry adviser

About 300 people were killed and thousands injured since the protests and clashes escalated in July and security forces sought to curb them

Improving law & order is top priority: Bangladesh interior ministry adviser
Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 2:51 PM IST

In Bangladesh, over 230 killed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster; local media

Bangladesh violence: Between July 16 and August 4, around 328 persons were killed during violent clashes in Bangladesh. In all, some 560 people died over the last 23 days

In Bangladesh, over 230 killed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster; local media
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 5:07 PM IST

Indian truckers stranded at Indo-Bangladesh border, living on puffed rice

Bangladesh crisis: As many as 500 Indian truck drivers are stuck at the border, as the turmoil led to the shutting down of customs offices in Bangladesh and a shortage of unloaders

Indian truckers stranded at Indo-Bangladesh border, living on puffed rice
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 3:01 PM IST

Muhammad Yunus among over 2 dozen Nobel winners to head state: Check list

Amid crisis, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced that Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government

Muhammad Yunus among over 2 dozen Nobel winners to head state: Check list
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:33 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina has no immediate plans to leave India, says ex-PM's son

Bangladesh crisis: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and arrived at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad

Sheikh Hasina has no immediate plans to leave India, says ex-PM's son
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 10:16 AM IST

Bangladesh crisis: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today

Sheikh Hasina, who led Bangladesh for four terms and was re-elected for a fifth, left the country on Monday amid escalating protests across the nation

Bangladesh crisis: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 10:08 AM IST

29 Awami League leaders, family members found dead in Bangladesh violence

Bangladesh crisis: In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, Bangladesh is experiencing a wave of violence as mobs target members of her party, along with their families and businesses

29 Awami League leaders, family members found dead in Bangladesh violence
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 4:40 PM IST

Special Air India flight evacuates 205 people from Dhaka; latest updates | Bangladesh crisis

As the Bangladesh crisis intensifies, Air India sent a special flight to evacuate 205 people from Dhaka.

Icon YoutubeSpecial Air India flight evacuates 205 people from Dhaka; latest updates | Bangladesh crisis
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 3:48 PM IST

Six infants among 205 people evacuated by Air India from B'desh amid unrest

Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo have resumed operations to Bangladesh after briefly cancelling flights amid political unrest in the country

Six infants among 205 people evacuated by Air India from B'desh amid unrest
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Bangladesh crisis: 24 burnt alive by mob, temples damaged. Top updates

Bangladesh crisis: A mob set fire to a hotel in Jashore district, killing 24 people; hotel staff says the death count can increase as more bodies may be trapped under the debris

Bangladesh crisis: 24 burnt alive by mob, temples damaged. Top updates
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 9:34 AM IST

Air India, Vistara, IndiGo to operate scheduled flights to Dhaka today

Air India will operate its scheduled flights from Delhi to Dhaka on Wednesday and is also likely to operate a special flight to bring back people from the Bangladesh capital, according to sources. Vistara and IndiGo will also operate their scheduled flights on Wednesday to Dhaka, which is witnessing a volatile situation amid protests. On Tuesday, Air India operated its evening flight to Dhaka. It had cancelled the morning flight to the city. Bangladesh has been witness to dramatic developments in the last couple of days. Sheikh Hasina, who ruled the country with an iron fist for 15 years, resigned as prime minister on Monday following massive protests that initially began as an agitation against a job quota scheme but weeks later morphed into a mass movement demanding her ouster from power. Sources said Air India will operate its scheduled two daily flights from Delhi to Dhaka on Wednesday. The airline is also likely to operate a special flight to bring back people from Dhaka, they

Air India, Vistara, IndiGo to operate scheduled flights to Dhaka today
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 7:29 AM IST

'Bangladesh situation not serious enough to evacuate Indians': Jaishankar

Bangladesh crisis: During an all-party meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said there is no cause of concern about the India-Bangladesh border

'Bangladesh situation not serious enough to evacuate Indians': Jaishankar
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 1:03 PM IST

Bangladesh Army to meet student leaders today on interim govt formation

Bangladesh protests: After Sheikh Hasina resigned and left Dhaka, the Bangladesh Army is set to meet student leaders today for talks on new government formation

Bangladesh Army to meet student leaders today on interim govt formation
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:18 PM IST

'Sheikh Hasina is done with Bangladesh, won't return to politics', says son

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, said his mother left the country for her safety, following her family's pressure

'Sheikh Hasina is done with Bangladesh, won't return to politics', says son
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 10:02 AM IST

People power wins in Bangladesh as Hasina's 15-yr long rule comes to an end

In the last decade Hasina's rule was marked by protests against an increasingly authoritarian regime

People power wins in Bangladesh as Hasina's 15-yr long rule comes to an end
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 9:04 AM IST

IndiGo, Air India cancel their flights to Dhaka amid Bangladesh unrest

IndiGo, India's largest carrier, operates 35 weekly flights between the two countries, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium

IndiGo, Air India cancel their flights to Dhaka amid Bangladesh unrest
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 8:32 PM IST

Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh amid crisis; army takes over: Top updates

Army chief Waqar-uz-Zaman of Bangladesh addressed the nation at 4 p.m. local time on Monday, urging protesters to calm down and said that an interim government will be formed

Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh amid crisis; army takes over: Top updates
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 4:04 PM IST

After protests, Bangladesh govt to formally accept ruling on job quotas

The protesters wanted the government to overturn a high court decision last month that reinstated a quota system putting aside nearly 60 per cent of government jobs for certain people

After protests, Bangladesh govt to formally accept ruling on job quotas
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 11:50 AM IST

39 dead in Bangladesh violence. Why are students protesting?

At least 39 people have been killed in Bangladesh amidst protests against the civil service quota system. Watch the video to find out why are students protesting. >

Icon Youtube39 dead in Bangladesh violence. Why are students protesting?
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 6:26 PM IST