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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 military of Bangladesh has executed a coup d'état, seizing control of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s residence in Dhaka.
At the ICP Fulbari, the border between India and Bangladesh, images show a steady flow of Bangladeshis making their way across the border, driven by the turmoil engulfing their country. The crossing, which is typically a routine process, has become a focal point of the crisis, highlighting the broader implications of the political upheaval.
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.
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.
In addition to the attack on Hasina's residence, protesters targeted the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, defacing the monument that symbolizes the legacy of the country's independence. This act of vandalism underscores the intensity of the current discontent, which initially stemmed from protests against civil service job quotas but has since evolved into broader demands for Hasina’s resignation.
The surveillance of AJAX1431 comes amid heightened tensions following Hasina’s recent resignation and her departure from Dhaka.
Assuming leadership of the Awami League, the party founded by her father, Hasina became its president in 1981. Her ascent to power was marked by a historic milestone in 1996 when she became Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister. Her initial term was characterized by significant economic progress, including liberalization policies, enhanced foreign investment, and a notable improvement in living standards. Her administration also catalyzed Bangladesh’s rise in the global garment industry and implemented impactful educational and healthcare reforms.
The Prime Minister’s residence, known as Ganabhaban, was overrun by demonstrators who were reportedly protesting against alleged corruption and economic mismanagement by the ruling government. The breach not only symbolizes a significant escalation in the intensity of the protests but also highlights the growing discontent among the populace towards the administration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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