External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar praised the opposition for its ‘unanimous support’ after the all-party meeting

Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure as Bangladesh’s prime minister concluded on Monday when she fled the country amid over a month of deadly protests. The military has announced plans to form an interim government to address the ongoing unrest. Since early July, Hasina had sought to quell nationwide protests against her administration. However, following severe unrest on Sunday that resulted in nearly 100 deaths, she departed Bangladesh. Her exit came after a crackdown on demonstrations that began with protests over preferential job quotas and escalated into a broader movement demanding her resignation, leading to hundreds of fatalities.

In response to the crisis, Bangladesh’s army chief and president are working to install an interim government to stabilize the situation. President Mohammed Shahabuddin has stated that an interim government will be established soon after dissolving parliament, and he has ordered the release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The World Bank is evaluating the impact of the crisis on its loan program following Hasina’s resignation. The United States has called for calm and a democratic, inclusive process in forming the interim government, urging all parties to avoid violence. Meanwhile, West Bengal Police have advised against sharing provocative videos related to the crisis, and Governor CV Ananda Bose has assured that the Bangladesh-West Bengal borders remain secure, with measures in place to prevent unauthorized entry into India.

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