Bangladesh has plunged into chaos as the country faces violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces. The unrest, fueled by opposition to the government’s policies and recent controversial statements by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reached a boiling point on Sunday night. Reports indicate that over 300 people have died in the clashes involving the military and police.
Amidst the escalating violence, the military reportedly pressured Sheikh Hasina to resign from her position as Prime Minister. Following her resignation, she left the country accompanied by her sister. Speculation arose as her plane entered Indian airspace, with many wondering if she would seek refuge in India or use it as a transit point to another country.
Sheikh Hasina’s plane, a cargo aircraft of the Bangladesh military, circled over Uttar Pradesh for some time before landing at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad. Sources suggest she might stay in India for a while. Meanwhile, the British government has reportedly denied her request for political asylum.
Interestingly, Sheikh Hasina has not applied for political asylum in India. This raises questions about her next destination. In the meantime, chaos continues in Bangladesh. Protesters stormed the Prime Minister’s residence, breaking through the gates and looting the premises. The home of the Interior Minister in Dhanmondi was attacked and set on fire. In a particularly symbolic act of defiance, protesters damaged a statue of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and set fire to his memorial.
The headquarters of the ruling Awami League in Dhaka also caught fire amidst the unrest. With the Prime Minister having fled the country, control of Bangladesh now rests with the military. An interim government is expected to be formed within 48 hours to restore order and address the crisis.
As the situation in Bangladesh remains tense, the future of the country hangs in the balance. The international community watches closely, waiting to see how the interim government will navigate the turmoil and whether stability can be restored.
