MEA has shared an update regarding Sheikh Hasina's departure plans and the threat to investments amidst the violence in Bangladesh.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned in a weekly update that the situation in Bangladesh is still evolving.
Arpit Pattnaik
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on August 8 that it does not have any updates regarding the former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's plan to stay in India following her abrupt departure from her country. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned in a weekly update that the situation in Bangladesh is still evolving.
On August 5, Hasina was compelled to step down as Prime Minister due to violent student protests over job quotas, resulting in loss of lives. Following a 45-minute ultimatum by the Bangladesh Army, she sought safety in India with her sister. Hasina is currently in Delhi and is reportedly exploring asylum options in other countries. When asked about India granting political asylum to the former Bangladesh PM, Jaiswal stated that the approval was given on short notice. The MEA spokesperson mentioned that they do not have any updates on Hasina's departure from India.
"The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh to safeguard its investments and uphold its influence in the Bay of Bengal," stated Jaiswal. He emphasized that India is in communication with authorities in Dhaka and stressed the importance of restoring peace and stability in Bangladesh at the earliest. The recent breach of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence, Ganabhaban, on August 5th by an angry mob has escalated tensions. Despite a military curfew, the mob marched through the capital, Dhaka, and ransacked the building, looting food items and furniture. These events have raised concerns about the security and stability of the country.
Visuals have shown protesters vandalizing the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nation’s founding leader and a revered figure in Bangladesh, as well as the father of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh has been plunged into chaos as Islamist extremists have taken advantage of the political turmoil to unleash a wave of terror and violence against the Hindu community. Reports are pouring in from across the country of Islamist mobs attacking Hindu homes, burning them to the ground, and abducting women in a horrific descent into anarchy.
Islamist groups have seized the opportunity to target the Hindu minority, who have long been subjected to discrimination and persecution in the Muslim-majority nation.
