Bangladesh army

The recent overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s democratically elected Prime Minister, raises serious concerns about the future of democracy and stability in the country. Her resignation was coerced by weeks of violent protests, which resulted in approximately 300 fatalities. Though the protests were launched by students demanding changes to a controversial job quota system, they […]

After Hasina resigned yesterday, India has granted her interim stay and logistical support as she seeks asylum in UK later.

NEW DELHI: After Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country and reportedly reached India, the army took control. In a press conference around 3:30 PM (IST), Bangladesh Army Chief General Wake-Uz Zaman announced that an interim government would be formed soon. General Zaman said he would take full responsibility for bringing the situation under […]

The Bangladesh’s prime minister was reported to have landed in Agartala, Tripura, according to media sources. The escalation of violence has been described as some of the worst since Bangladesh's independence more than five decades ago.