Sheikh Hasina

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the political instability in Bangladesh, noting, “It is truly unfortunate that such political upheaval has arisen in our neighbouring country. How a democratically elected government was ousted is troubling. While one can choose many things, one cannot choose their neighbour. Given the current situation in our vicinity, the […]

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 […]

Analysts believe General Waker-Uz-Zaman is responsible for political downfall of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

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.

The advisory, issued by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, comes as violent demonstrations sweep the nation, resulting in over 2,500 injuries.

The visit, which takes precedence over her planned trip to China in July, signals a potential shift in Dhaka’s foreign policy. It also follows closely on the heels of her last visit to India on June 9 for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, making it her third trip to India since September 2023.

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to PM Modi, followed by senior leaders Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari. Notable ministers who retained their positions from the previous Cabinet include JP Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, and Manohar Lal Khattar.

Initial confusion arose when Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that no party leaders had received invitations for the ceremony, with invites being extended only to international dignitaries.

India and Bangladesh should seize this opportunity to consolidate and deepen their friendship and cooperation and work together for the peace, prosperity, and progress of the region and the world.