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Bangladesh dissolves national parliament, paving way for new government

Thousands of jailed protesters were freed, as well as Hasina's rival and opposition leader Khaleda Zia - a former prime minister herself

Bangladesh crisis poses significant concerns for textile industry: CITI

Bangladesh, which is facing its worst political crisis since Independence in 1971, poses "significant concerns" for India's textile and apparel sector, particularly for companies operating factories in the neighbouring country, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry said on Tuesday. The domestic textile industry body believes that any supply disruption in Bangladesh will have an immediate impact on the supply chain, potentially affecting production schedules and delivery timelines of Indian firms. "The situation in Bangladesh is indeed concerning, and we are closely monitoring the developments. Bangladesh's growth in the textile sector has been inspiring and has lent strength to the trade flows in the entire subcontinent. "While we are concerned about the impact on the supply chain and the potential delays and disruptions it might cause, we are hopeful that the situation will improve soon," Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI

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Don't buy textile stocks on Bangladesh crisis, wait for dips: Analysts

Bangladesh crisis news, textile shares: This will provide a sentimental boost for related stocks, though the rally should not be chased on this trigger alone, analysts said

UK calls for UN-led probe into Bangladesh events, silent on Hasina's asylum

The British government has called for a United Nations led investigation into the violent incidents of the past few weeks in Bangladesh, which led to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India for the moment before reportedly seeking asylum in the UK. Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a statement on Monday to condemn the unprecedented levels of violence and tragic loss of life over the last two weeks in Bangladesh and said the UK wanted to see action towards a democratic future for the country. The government has made no official comment on reports of Hasina seeking political asylum in the UK, with Home Office sources only indicating that the country's immigration rules don't specifically allow individuals to travel to the UK to seek asylum. The last two weeks in Bangladesh have seen unprecedented levels of violence and tragic loss of life. A transitional period has been announced by the Chief of the Army Staff, reads David Lammy's statement. All sides now need to work

Air India to operate evening flight to Dhaka, Vistara to resume from Aug 7

Air India will operate its scheduled flight from the national capital to Dhaka on Tuesday evening while Vistara's scheduled services to the Bangladesh capital will be operational from August 7. The neighbouring country has plunged into uncertainty and the situation is volatile after street protests over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee. On Tuesday, Air India had cancelled its morning flight to Dhaka. The airline will operate its evening flights AI237/238 on the Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi sector on Tuesday. In a statement, the carrier also said that due to the prevailing situation there, a one-time waiver is being offered on rescheduling to passengers having confirmed bookings on any of its flight to and from Dhaka between August 4 and 7. The offer will be applicable for tickets booked on or prior to August 5. As per normal schedule, the Tata Group-owned airline operates two daily flights from the national capital to Dhaka. According to an official, Vistara wi

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, implications for India | Bangladesh protests

After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh resigned, General Zaman announced the formation of an interim government. What implications will it have on Bangladesh-India bilateral ties.

Approx 19,000 Indian nationals in B'desh, of which 9,000 students, says EAM

The External Affairs Minister also mentioned that the government is monitoring the situation with regard to the minorities living in Bangladesh

Monitoring situation with regard to minorities in Bangladesh: EAM in RS

India is monitoring the situation with regard to minorities in Bangladesh and is in "close and continuous" touch with the Indian community there through its diplomatic missions, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a statement to the Upper House, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also briefed the MPs on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "very short notice" request to come to India "for the moment". He said India has instructed its border guarding forces to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex and still evolving situation in the neighbouring country. "There are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which about 9,000 are students. The bulk of the students, however, have already returned to India in the month of July," Jaishankar told the Upper House. "On August 5, demonstrators converged in Dhaka despite curfew. Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently ma

Assured Hasina of all help, focus on minorities protection in B'desh: EAM

Stating that the embattled former prime minister of Bangladesh Shiekh Hasina is in India and the Indian government wants to give her time to let the Indian government know about her future action

Bangladesh: From Sheikh Hasina to Assange, when celebrities sought asylum

India has provided asylum to leaders, such as the Dalai Lama, who was granted asylum on March 30, 1959, under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

Sarees, fish & Dior suitcase: The looting spree at Sheikh Hasina's house

Thousands of Bangladesh protesters stormed Sheikh Hasina's residence, taking TV sets, furniture, fish, cattle, and personal belongings

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina

Their lending model has since inspired similar projects around the world, including developed countries like the United States where Yunus started a separate non-profit Grameen America

Trade via Bengal land ports disrupted amid political unrest in Bangladesh

India-Bangladesh trade, which was disrupted in the wake of the unrest in the neighbouring country and the resignation of embattled prime minister Sheikh Hasina, remained stalled on Tuesday, traders said. West Bengal Exporters Coordination Committee secretary Ujjal Saha said trade through land ports in the state has been halted due to "non-clearance of goods by Bangladesh customs, resulting in hundreds of trucks being lined up in parking lots". Trade between the two countries through land ports at Petrapole, Gojadanga, Mahadipur, and Fulbari in West Bengal has been affected, while some passenger movement has been reported but turnout remains low, sources said. Saha noted that a Bangladesh government notification issued on Sunday declared a three-day holiday till Wednesday, except for essential services. Trade through Petrapole in North 24 Parganas district, the largest land port, remains halted as the Benapole customs in Bangladesh remained non-functional. Security at the land port

From iron fist to helicopter exit: The dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended as she fled deadly protests, with the military announcing an interim government

Bangladesh: From China to Jamaat, India's many challenges after Hasina exit

Reports indicate that while Sheikh Hasina's Awami League will be kept out of interim govt, anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and pro-Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami will be included

Same Islamists forced Hasina to leave B'desh, says exiled author Nasreen

The same Islamists who threw her out have forced Sheikh Hasina to leave Bangladesh, says author Taslima Nasreen, exiled from the country in the 1990s following protests over her book "Lajja". On Monday, Hasina resigned and fled the country amid massive public anger over her government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. More than 400 people have been killed in the protests. Finding Hasina's situation ironic, Nasreen said in a post on X, "Hasina in order to please Islamists threw me out of my country in 1999 after I entered Bangladesh to see my mother in her deathbed and never allowed me to enter the country again. The same Islamists have been in the student movement who forced Hasina to leave the country today." Nasreen has been living in exile since 1994 after she faced criticism from Islamist fundamentalists for her writings on communalism and women's equality in Bangladesh. Some of her books, includ

Rise of Muhammad Yunus, from Nobel Prize to Bangladesh's chief adviser

Muhammad Yunus is a distinguished social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader, credited to be the 'banker to the poor' for establishing Grameen Bank

Over 100 killed in violence across Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina resigns

Over 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reined supreme hours after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, reports said on Tuesday amid signs of return to normalcy. The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday morning after a day of unrest and a night of tension. Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops. Government vehicles were heading to offices. Many battery-run rickshaws plied the roads, BDNews24.com newsportal said. As the news of Hasina's departure spread on Monday, hundreds of people broke into her residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests. Hasina's residence Sudha Sadan and other establishments were attacked, vandalised and set on fire in the capital. The residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs and leaders of Hasina's Awami League government were also attacked in Dhak

EAM Jaishankar to address Parliament on situation in Bangladesh today

Birla informed the House after Question Hour concluded that Jaishankar will make a suo moto statement at 3.30 pm in Lok Sabha