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The commitment comes as part of a broader strategy to stabilize the region and address humanitarian needs, which have been exacerbated by years of conflict and political instability.
In its statement, the embassy emphasized the importance of adhering to British authorities' instructions and guidelines during this period.
The 76-year-old Hasina, along with her small entourage, landed at the airbase near New Delhi, India on Monday afternoon aboard a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft.
Her arrival in India has triggered a significant increase in border crossings by Bangladeshi citizens seeking work and safety.
Diplomatic sources confirm that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is en route to London following her resignation amid widespread anti-government protests. The move comes as the political turmoil in Dhaka continues to unfold.
Hasina, who fled Bangladesh amidst escalating protests and violence, is currently on a Bangladesh Air Force C-130J aircraft. The plane, carrying her and a small entourage, including her sister, has been closely monitored by Indian security agencies since it approached the Indian border.
The situation in Bangladesh has been deteriorating rapidly. Just hours before Hasina's departure, protesters stormed Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Prime Minister, in a dramatic display of opposition. Reports indicate that the protesters, driven by frustration over allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, managed to breach the compound, highlighting the government's weakening control over the situation.
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.
During a reception organized by Japan-U.K. friendship associations in London, the Japanese Emperor expressed optimism about the future growth of bilateral relations, emphasizing cultural and economic ties between the two nations.
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