Last Updated on 05/08/2024 by Arun jain
The situation in Bangladesh has worsened due to massive arson and violence. People are taking to the streets and indulging in violence everywhere. They are setting government properties on fire. Meanwhile, big news has come out about Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to the Dhaka Tribune report, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the post of Prime Minister and has left for India in a special army helicopter.
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Amid the constantly deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman is going to address the nation. Ignoring the nationwide curfew, thousands of protesters have gathered at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka for a long march. Earlier, more than 100 people have died in the violence that took place on Sunday.
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Protesters called for a long march
The situation in Bangladesh is becoming similar to what it was in Pakistan some time ago. A call for a long march was given in Bangladesh, which is battling internal strife just like Pakistan. Student leaders announced a civil disobedience movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Clashes also broke out between protesters and government supporters
The latest violence in Bangladesh took place on August 5. Early in the morning, protesters gathered in different areas of Bangladesh and started violent demonstrations on the streets demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. During this, clashes broke out between the protesters and supporters of the ruling party. The demonstration took such a violent form that clashes also broke out between the police and students. Security forces fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to disperse the violent mob. Many policemen also died in this violence.
India issued advisory
In view of the violence in Bangladesh, the Government of India has issued an advisory to Indian citizens not to travel to the neighboring country. At present, all Indian citizens present in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and stay in touch with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers. Apart from this, the government has issued a helpline number for this.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)