Can India help its special ally Bangladesh defuse the crisis?

Bangladesh Turmoil: Protesters' Bizarre Looting of Sheikh Hasina’s Bras and Sarees Goes Viral

In an unprecedented series of events, Bangladesh has been thrown into chaos as massive protests culminated in a military coup on Monday. The situation escalated rapidly, leading to the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from the country. The dramatic turn of events unfolded as Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an "interim government" and called for calm among the protesters. The political upheaval took a surreal twist when protesters stormed Sheikh Hasina's official residence following news of her departure on a military aircraft. Viral videos and images circulating on the social media platform X captured scenes of looting, with one protester shamelessly flaunting bras allegedly taken from the former PM's residence. The images quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention and shock. #bangladeshprotests #SheikhHasinaSareesBurnt #SheikhHasinaBras #ProtestersSheikhHasinaResidence #SheikhHasinaHindonAirports #SheikhMujiburRahmanStatue #MujiburRahmanStatueVandalised #bangladeshnews #sheikhhasina #bangladeshnewsupdate #studentprotest #bangladeshantigovtprotests #bangladeshjobquotaprotest #bangladeshreservation #latestnews #breakingnews ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Bangladesh Protests Trigger Night Curfew in Meghalaya—State Secures Border with 12-Hour Lockdown

In a swift response to the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew along its international border, effective immediately from 6 pm to 6 am daily. This measure restricts movement within a 200-meter zone of the Indian side of the border to address potential security threats. With nine battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF) already deployed, the state government is prepared to send additional forces if necessary. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong announced the curfew following a high-level meeting with key officials, including the DIG BSF and the Director General of Police. Covering a 444 km stretch of the border, the curfew reflects the state’s commitment to maintaining security and stability amid the turmoil across the border. #bangladeshprotests #MeghalayaCurfew #NightCCurfewMeghalaya #BangladeshProtestsUpdate #SheikhHasinaDelhi #AjitDoval #AjitDovalMeetsSheikhHasina #SheikhHasinaLandsinDelhi #SheikhHasinaHindonAirports #SheikhMujiburRahmanStatue #MujiburRahmanStatueVandalised #bangladeshnews #sheikhhasina #bangladeshnewsupdate #studentprotest #bangladeshantigovtprotests #bangladeshjobquotaprotest #bangladeshreservation #latestnews #breakingnews ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Sheikh Hasina's Palace looting Drama: From Animals To Bedroom & Mattresses Taken Over

In a shocking turn of events, protesters in Bangladesh stormed the residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country amid escalating unrest. Visuals have emerged showing protesters looting items, feasting on leftover food, and even lounging on Hasina's bed. The chaotic scenes inside the residence highlight the intensity of public anger and the breakdown of law and order as the nation grapples with a major political crisis. #bangladeshprotests #SheikhHasinaResidence #ProtestersRansackSheikhHasinaResidence #ProtestersStormPMResidence #bangladeshnews #sheikhhasina #bangladeshnewsupdate #studentprotest #bangladeshantigovtprotests #bangladeshjobquotaprotest #bangladeshreservation #latestnews #breakingnews ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Bangladesh Unrest: Protesters Barge Inside Parliament, Fire Smoke Cannons As Sheikh Hasina Flees

Amidst escalating unrest in Bangladesh, protesters stormed the Parliament building, creating chaos and firing smoke cannons. The upheaval followed a violent rampage at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence, Ganabhaban, on August 5. Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, landing at Hindon Air Base in India. Disturbing visuals showed protesters sitting on benches, taking pictures, and recording videos of the disorder they caused. The mass protests, led by students, were sparked by grievances over government job quotas and quickly escalated into widespread violence. #bangladeshprotests #SheikhHasinaResidence #SheikhHasinaParliament #BangladeshParliamentRuckus #SmokeBangladeshParliament #ProtestersRansackSheikhHasinaResidence #ProtestersStormPMResidence #bangladeshnews #sheikhhasina #bangladeshnewsupdate #studentprotest #bangladeshantigovtprotests #bangladeshjobquotaprotest #bangladeshreservation #latestnews #breakingnews ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Why is the army speaking for Bangladesh following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation?