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Air India has canceled all flights to and from Dhaka due to the escalating political crisis in Bangladesh. The airline is offering a one-time waiver for rescheduling and cancellation charges as it prioritizes the safety of passengers and crew.
In a dramatic turn of events, protesters in Bangladesh have reportedly stormed the residences of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other key figures from her Awami League party.
In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amid unprecedented anti-government protests, demonstrators in Dhaka have set the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum ablaze.
The military of Bangladesh has executed a coup d'état, seizing control of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s residence in Dhaka.
The protests, which began over issues of governance and economic hardships, escalated rapidly, leading to widespread calls for her resignation.
Reports suggest that Hasina's helicopter is heading towards Agartala in the Indian state of Tripura. BBC Bangla reported on Monday that the Prime Minister, accompanied by her sister, departed Dhaka earlier today. The source indicated that upon arriving in India, Hasina would likely board a commercial flight to London.
The surveillance of AJAX1431 comes amid heightened tensions following Hasina’s recent resignation and her departure from Dhaka.
The office of Sheikh Hasina, located at 3/A Dhanmondi, was targeted by protesters who set the building ablaze. The Awami League, the ruling party led by Hasina, has been at the center of mounting public anger over alleged corruption, economic mismanagement, and authoritarianism. The attack on the office symbolizes the intense opposition to Hasina's administration and the growing unrest in the country.
Acting Director General of the BSF, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, along with senior officials, arrived in Kolkata to oversee the security measures and review the situation along the border. The BSF's alert status includes increased surveillance, heightened patrols, and stricter monitoring of cross-border movement to prevent any potential infiltration or smuggling activities.
On Sunday, clashes erupted between protesting students and security forces in several key cities, including the capital Dhaka.
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