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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.
The army's move comes amid widespread protests and violence that have rocked Bangladesh, leading to the loss of nearly 100 lives, including 14 police officers. The unrest, characterized by mass demonstrations and clashes with law enforcement, has been driven by public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues, allegations of corruption, and perceived authoritarianism.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Prime Minister Hasina, along with her sister, departed from Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, to an undisclosed "safer place." An anonymous source quoted by AFP indicated that Hasina had intended to address the nation, but the chaotic circumstances prevented her from recording a speech.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Kumar Verma, held a significant meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka earlier today.
Mongla port, Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport after Chittagong, is strategically located in the southwestern part of the country near the Sundarbans mangrove forest.
The meeting at Hasina's hotel saw Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former party president Rahul Gandhi, and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra engage with the visiting Bangladeshi premier.
Beyond the international and diverse guest list, the ceremony will also be attended by political figures from across the spectrum. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, outgoing MPs, BJP leaders, as well as other MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, will grace the occasion, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of this historic event.
Speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate several development projects in Old Dhaka, the Prime Minister highlighted how these efforts have contributed to peace in India's northeastern states.
While election day itself was relatively peaceful, with few disturbances reported, the pre-election period was marred by protests and violence, including arson attacks that resulted in four fatalities. Bangladeshi authorities attributed much of the unrest to the BNP, accusing them of attempting to disrupt the electoral process.
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