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Quick Glance: Bangladesh Protesters Demand PM's Resignation After Deadly Clashes
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following anti-government protests that resulted in hundreds of casualties.
- Protesters looted Hasina's official residence in Dhaka as tensions escalated, with the death toll surpassing 300.
- What began as demands to abolish civil service job quotas transformed into a nationwide unrest calling for Hasina's resignation.
- The situation is among the worst bloodsheds in Bangladesh since its inception in 1971, with the army and the country's internet access affected.
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Times of Oman Aug 05
Bangladesh protests: Protestors enter PM Sheikh Hasina's residence 'Gono Bhaban': The Interior Ministry declared an indefinite nationwide curfew from 6 p.m ...
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Times of Oman Aug 05
Amid violence, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina leaves country in Army helicopter: Local media reports
timesofoman.com/article/148436-amid-violence-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-leaves-country-in-army-helicopter-local-media-reports
‘Convinced her to leave, mob would have killed...’: Sheikh Hasina’s son on former PM’s escape from Bangladesh
livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-protests-convinced-her-to-leave-mob-would-kill-her-no-decision-on-asylum-sheikh-hasina-son-sajeeb-wazed-joy-11723083424941.html
Non-essential staff at Indian High Commission in Bangladesh returning, say reports
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Ex-Pak cricketer's ‘deep state’ theory as Bangladeshi Hindu singer's house burnt amid unrest in Dhaka
hindustantimes.com/world-news/expak-cricketers-deep-state-theory-as-bangladeshi-hindu-singers-house-burnt-in-dhaka-101723012681739.html
Mob violence grips Bangladesh; lynching and vandalism become common sights: Following the resignation and escape of Sheikh Hasina, the violence in Bangladesh has ...
business-standard.com/world-news/bangladesh-crisis-mob-violence-grips-bangladesh-lynching-and-vandalism-become-common-sights-124080700247_1.html
Bangladesh violence: Mob sets musician Rahul Ananda’s house on fire in Dhaka in an attack on minorities, says report
livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-violence-mob-sets-musician-hindu-rahul-ananda-house-on-fire-wife-son-escape-dhaka-attack-on-minorities-report-11722996939971.html
Situation still evolving, monitoring events relating to minorities, says S Jaishankar on Bangladesh
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Who is ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy?: Amidst the turmoil in Bangladesh, Joy urged the nation’s security forces to uphold the ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/who-is-sheikh-hasina-son-sajeeb-wazed-joy-9497084/
‘Absolute cinema’: Posts of protestors storming Bangladesh parliament, PM’s house flood social media
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Indian Railways Cancels All Train Services To Bangladesh: India has issued a travel advisory to its citizens advising against travel to Bangladesh.
india.com/business/amid-violence-indian-railways-cancels-all-train-services-to-bangladesh-7141733/
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees country amid protests, Army announces interim government
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BSF Issues High Alert Along India-Bangladesh Border: BSF DG has reached Kolkata
india.com/news/india/bangladesh-violence-bsf-issues-high-alert-along-india-bangladesh-border-7141288/
Sheikh Hasina flees Dhaka amid turmoil, protesters barge into PM's house: A senior advisor to PM Hasina earlier said that her resignation is a 'possibility' when ...
business-standard.com/world-news/sheikh-hasina-flees-dhaka-amid-turmoil-protestors-barge-into-pm-s-house-124080500686_1.html
Bangladesh: At least 93 killed amid fresh anti-government protests, India issues advisory
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Why former Bangladeshi PM may head to London – and her family’s links to UK: Sheikh Hasina has family members who reside in London, including her niece Tulip ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/former-bangladeshi-pm-london-familys-links-uk-3211296
Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina resigns after bloodbath and flees: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was unable to withstand the pressure after a bloodbath of demonstrators ...
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Bangladesh protesters resume march against PM after deadly day of clashes: Authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew and cut the internet for several hours ...
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Times of Oman Aug 05
Bangladesh protests: Protestors enter PM Sheikh Hasina's residence 'Gono Bhaban': The Interior Ministry declared an indefinite nationwide curfew from 6 p.m ...
cdn.timesofoman.com/article/148434-bangladesh-protests-protestors-enter-pm-sheikh-hasinas-residence-gono-bhaban
Times of Oman Aug 05
Amid violence, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina leaves country in Army helicopter: Local media reports
timesofoman.com/article/148436-amid-violence-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-leaves-country-in-army-helicopter-local-media-reports
‘Convinced her to leave, mob would have killed...’: Sheikh Hasina’s son on former PM’s escape from Bangladesh
livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-protests-convinced-her-to-leave-mob-would-kill-her-no-decision-on-asylum-sheikh-hasina-son-sajeeb-wazed-joy-11723083424941.html
Non-essential staff at Indian High Commission in Bangladesh returning, say reports
scroll.in/latest/1071749/non-essential-staff-at-indian-high-commission-in-bangladesh-returning-say-reports
Ex-Pak cricketer's ‘deep state’ theory as Bangladeshi Hindu singer's house burnt amid unrest in Dhaka
hindustantimes.com/world-news/expak-cricketers-deep-state-theory-as-bangladeshi-hindu-singers-house-burnt-in-dhaka-101723012681739.html
Mob violence grips Bangladesh; lynching and vandalism become common sights: Following the resignation and escape of Sheikh Hasina, the violence in Bangladesh has ...
business-standard.com/world-news/bangladesh-crisis-mob-violence-grips-bangladesh-lynching-and-vandalism-become-common-sights-124080700247_1.html
Bangladesh violence: Mob sets musician Rahul Ananda’s house on fire in Dhaka in an attack on minorities, says report
livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-violence-mob-sets-musician-hindu-rahul-ananda-house-on-fire-wife-son-escape-dhaka-attack-on-minorities-report-11722996939971.html
Situation still evolving, monitoring events relating to minorities, says S Jaishankar on Bangladesh
scroll.in/latest/1071707/situation-still-evolving-monitoring-events-relating-to-minorities-says-s-jaishankar-on-bangladesh
Who is ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy?: Amidst the turmoil in Bangladesh, Joy urged the nation’s security forces to uphold the ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/who-is-sheikh-hasina-son-sajeeb-wazed-joy-9497084/
‘Absolute cinema’: Posts of protestors storming Bangladesh parliament, PM’s house flood social media
scroll.in/latest/1071673/absolute-cinema-posts-of-protestors-storming-bangladesh-parliament-pms-house-flood-social-media
Indian Railways Cancels All Train Services To Bangladesh: India has issued a travel advisory to its citizens advising against travel to Bangladesh.
india.com/business/amid-violence-indian-railways-cancels-all-train-services-to-bangladesh-7141733/
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees country amid protests, Army announces interim government
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BSF Issues High Alert Along India-Bangladesh Border: BSF DG has reached Kolkata
india.com/news/india/bangladesh-violence-bsf-issues-high-alert-along-india-bangladesh-border-7141288/
Sheikh Hasina flees Dhaka amid turmoil, protesters barge into PM's house: A senior advisor to PM Hasina earlier said that her resignation is a 'possibility' when ...
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Bangladesh: At least 93 killed amid fresh anti-government protests, India issues advisory
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Why former Bangladeshi PM may head to London – and her family’s links to UK: Sheikh Hasina has family members who reside in London, including her niece Tulip ...
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Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina resigns after bloodbath and flees: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was unable to withstand the pressure after a bloodbath of demonstrators ...
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The Network of Professors Behind Bangladesh’s Revolution: The University Teachers Network, a network of Bangladeshi academics at home and abroad ...
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Quick Glance: Professors' Network Fuels Bangladesh's Revolutionary Movement
- The University Teachers Network (UTN) united Bangladeshi academics to shape the protest movement's agenda.
- Initiated by student demands for civil service reforms, the uprising culminated in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's flight on August 5, 2024.
- Founded in 2014, the UTN played a pivotal role in protests by developing reform proposals and organizing public demonstrations, gaining national recognition.
- Despite its significant involvement in the revolution, the UTN remains excluded from official positions as political dynamics in the country shift.
Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall: Thousands of students rallied in Bangladesh on Thursday to mark the one-month anniversary of ...
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UN to send mission to Bangladesh to probe human rights violations: The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday said it will dispatch a fact-finding mission ...
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UAE pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting against Sheikh Hasina : The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were ...
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Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim govt lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Party: Jamaat-e-Islami has been barred from elections since 2013, when the Election Commission ...
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Quick Glance: Traders Nationwide Strike Against Taxes and Electricity Prices
- Traders in Pakistan went on strike on Wednesday to protest rising electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.
- The movement garnered support from various opposition parties and traders' associations demanding a reversal of the tax hikes.
- Most public markets remained closed in major cities, while grocery stores stayed open to minimize public inconvenience.
- The protests are a response to government measures enacted under a new IMF loan agreement.
thedailystar.net Sep 04
Two more murder cases filed against Hasina: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sued over the deaths of two people in Dhaka during the recent mass ...
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Bangladesh launches drive to recover looted weapons: DHAKA: Bangladeshi security forces have launched an operation to recover thousands of guns ...
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UAE leader pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting: Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal ...
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Quick Glance: UAE Grants Pardon to 57 Imprisoned Bangladeshis
- Fifty-seven Bangladeshi nationals jailed for protesting against their government have been pardoned.
- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the cancellation of their sentences, allowing for their return to Bangladesh.
- The detainees were convicted for participating in unauthorized protests in the UAE that opposed Sheikh Hasina's government.
- Human rights organizations deemed their convictions arbitrary and called for enhanced freedom of expression in the UAE.
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Quick Glance: India's Challenge with Sheikh Hasina's Fallout
- Sheikh Hasina's abrupt ousting has strained India's relations with Bangladesh.
- The Indian government faces the challenge of safeguarding its strategic and economic gains in Bangladesh.
- Analysts call for a reassessment of India's foreign policy, particularly towards opposition parties like the BNP.
- China's growing influence in the region and contentious water resources between India and Bangladesh complicate the scenario.
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Quick Glance: UAE President pardons Bangladeshis after summer protests
- President Sheikh Mohamed has pardoned 57 Bangladeshis involved in protests in the UAE.
- The pardon includes the cancellation of sentences and initiation of deportation procedures.
- Protests in Bangladesh resulted in over 300 deaths and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been established, with the community in the UAE seeking peace and democratic transition.
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- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has pardoned Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month's protests.
- Their sentences have been canceled, and deportation procedures have been initiated.
- UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s laws.
- He highlighted that the UAE allows legal avenues for expression to maintain national safety and interests.
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- Bangladesh's political landscape shifts dramatically as Sheikh Hasina flees into exile and Khaleda Zia is released from custody.
- Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, is poised to take over leadership of the BNP, which is reviving after years of repression.
- The future political support of the students who ousted Hasina remains uncertain, yet the BNP possesses the resources and experience to win upcoming elections.
- The rivalry between Zia and Hasina, rooted in decades of dynastic conflict, is likely to continue shaping Bangladesh's politics.
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