Bangladesh Crisis Live Updates: PM Modi Holds Cabinet Meeting, Sheikh Hasina In Safe House

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left her palace for a safer location amid ongoing anti-government protests in Dhaka. Demonstrators, demanding her resignation, celebrated in the streets, with some dancing on a tank.

The protests, sparked by student groups opposing a government quota system, have led to widespread violence. Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman is expected to address the nation later today. The unrest, which intensified following the election in January, has resulted in at least 91 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

Catch the latest developments on Bangladesh Unrest And Sheikh Hasina with our live blog.

Cabinet Committee on Security Briefed: The Cabinet Committee on Security has been briefed about the situation in Bangladesh amid the ongoing unrest.

BSF DG Arrives in Kolkata:

SF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary has arrived in Kolkata with senior officials to assess border security amid the unrest in Bangladesh.

Rahul Gandhi Discusses Bangladesh Situation: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Parliament House to discuss the recent developments in Bangladesh.

Air India Cancels Flights: Air India has suspended all flights to and from Dhaka due to the ongoing violence and protests in Bangladesh. The airline is offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges for affected passengers.

Grameenphone Restores Internet: Grameenphone has reinstated 3G and 4G networks across Bangladesh, allowing access to mobile internet services. Voice and SMS connectivity remained active during the recent turmoil.

Sheikh Hasina Arrives in India: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has landed at the Hindon Indian Air Force base in Ghaziabad, near Delhi, after fleeing Dhaka earlier today.

Awami League Offices Torched: Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure, Awami League party offices and the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka have been set on fire, according to the Dhaka Tribune.

Interim Government Likely Candidates: The following individuals are expected to be part of Bangladesh’s interim government:

• Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank
• Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Former DG of BGB
• Dr. Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury, Former Chairman of the National River Conservation Commission
• Touhid Hossain, Former Foreign Secretary
• Nurul Huda, Former Inspector General of Police

Mamata Banerjee’s Appeal: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for “peace” and urged residents to avoid provocation amid the unrest in Bangladesh.

India Suspends Train Services: India has halted all train services with Bangladesh due to the recent unrest, according to an Indian Railways spokesperson.