During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support to Sheikh Hasina.
Dhaka
The Indian government has granted Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the downfall of her government in Bangladesh on Monday, reports republicworld.com.
During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the United Kingdom. Her stay in India is approved only temporarily, pending her relocation to Britain.
Hasina, who resigned on Monday following unprecedented anti-government protests, is on her way to London through India.
Hasina is currently seeking asylum in the UK, with her sister Rehana, a UK citizen, accompanying her. As of now, there has been no confirmation from the UK government regarding the grant of political asylum for Hasina.
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Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s First Reaction
In her first reaction since leaving the country, Bangladesh’s ex-PM Sheikh Hasina expressed deep disappointment over the rising opposition. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy commented on the turmoil, stating, “She is so disappointed that after all her hard work, a minority has risen up against her.” He revealed that Hasina had been considering resignation since yesterday and left the country for safety at her family’s insistence. Watch the video for full detail. (Hindustan Times)
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Rehana, the younger daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the “Father of Bangladesh,” and Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib, is also the younger sister of Sheikh Hasina. Her daughter, Tulip Siddiq, serves as a member of the British Parliament representing the Labour Party.
Meanwhile, Indian government sources said New Delhi is closely following the fast-paced developments in Dhaka.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman said Hasina has resigned and an interim government is taking over the responsibilities. “I’m taking all responsibility (of the country). Please cooperate,” he said in a televised address.
The Army chief said he had met political leaders and told them the Army would take over responsibility for law and order. More than 100 people have been killed in the protests against the Hasina government over the last two days.
Bangladesh Army Chief had worked closely with Sheikh Hasina
As per Army’s website, General Waker-uz-zaman commanded an Infantry Battalion, the only Independent Infantry Brigade of BD Army and an Infantry Division. In a career spanning three-and-a-half decades, he has also worked closely with Hasina, serving as the principal staff officer at the Armed Forces Division under the Prime Minister’s Office. Zaman has also been associated with the modernization of the army, the army website said.
Waker-uz-zaman is an alumnus of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK. He holds a Master degree in Defence Studies from National University of Bangladesh and Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King’s College, University of London.
He was directly involved with the UN Peacekeeping Affairs of Bangladesh Armed Forces. Zaman was awarded the coveted ‘Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP)’ and ‘Army Medal of Glory (SGP)’ for his remarkable contributions in the modernization of the army. (Economic Times)
Also read: Has Bangladesh students’ protest been hijacked by Jamaat-e-Islami?
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Courtesy: Daily Sun, Dhaka (Posted on August 5, 2024)
