Sheikh Hasina's India Stay May Be Extended Amid Bangladesh Unrest

- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and is reportedly heading to Delhi, India, after violent protests in her country. - The Army Chief confirmed her resignation and announced the formation of an interim government to address the economic crisis caused by the unrest. - Hasina departed from Bangabhaban on a military helicopter with her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and is expected to land in Delhi at 5 pm. - India's Border Security Force has issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border, and all train services between the two countries have been canceled. - The protests, initially sparked by student groups against job quotas, escalated into a movement demanding Hasina's resignation, leading to nearly 300 casualties. Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/world/story/bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-quits-from-her-post-after-armys-45-minutes-ultimatum-amid-protests-440176-2024-08-05

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the Bangladesh situation by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. There is no word yet if Mr Modi will meet Mrs Hasina. Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has also spoken to Mr Jaishankar. - Sheikh Hasina, who fled her Dhaka residence shortly before it was overrun, has landed at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, which is 30km from Delhi. Mrs Hasina was received by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. - In India, the Border Security Force is on high alert. India shares a 4,096 km border with Bangladesh, across which travel has been stopped; the Railways and Air India have cancelled trains and flights. Meghalaya has ordered a 12-hour night-time curfew from 6 pm within 200 metres inside Indian territory. - Earlier today, after Mrs Hasina resigned, Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military will form an 'interim government' and urged protesters to stand down. He promised to protect life and property and fulfill demands. - Chaos erupted this morning after protesters stormed Gonobhaban, the PM's Dhaka residence. 100 people were killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes between police and protesters. The protests began over a quota system for government jobs and escalated into a wider anti-government movement. Source: NDTV

- The night before **Sheikh Hasina** fled Bangladesh, her **army chief**, **Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman**, decided troops would not enforce a **curfew** by opening fire on civilians, according to two **serving army officers**. - **Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman** informed Hasina that the army could not implement the **lockdown**, signaling she no longer had their **support**, as confirmed by an **Indian official**. - Details of the **military's decision** and the message to Hasina have not been previously reported, shedding light on the **chaotic end** of her **15-year rule**. - The **nationwide curfew** followed **deadly clashes** that killed at least **91 people**, the **deadliest day** since **protests began in July**. - Hasina fled to **India** on Monday, with her departure facilitated by **Indian officials**, amid **escalating protests** and **loss of military support**. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-army-refused-suppress-protest-sealing-hasinas-fate-2024-08-07/)

The recent political instability in Bangladesh has significant implications for India, given the close geographical, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. Here are some key points to consider: 1. Economic Impact It can disrupt trade and economic relations as Bangladesh is our largest trading partner in the Indian subcontinent with trade worth of $14.2 billion with balance of trade in India's favor. Any disruption can affect businesses, supply chains, and economic stability in the region. 2. Security Concerns It may lead to the rise of radical elements and cross-border tensions. This can impact India’s border security and necessitate increased vigilance and resources to manage potential threats over 4000 km of land border. 3. Refugee Influx Political turmoil often leads to displacement of people. India may face an influx of refugees from Bangladesh, which can strain resources and create humanitarian challenges and also changes the demographic pattern of the region. 4. Geopolitical Dynamics Bangladesh’s strategic position and its ties with China add complexity to the situation. As it may add a pearl to the China's String of Peral policy. 5. Diplomatic Relations India has historically had strong ties with Sheikh Hasina’s government. The new government may have different priorities and policies, requiring India to adapt its diplomatic strategies. 6. Regional Stability Overall, the stability of Bangladesh is crucial for the broader South Asian region. Instability can have a ripple effect, impacting neighboring countries and regional cooperation initiatives. India will need to carefully monitor the situation and engage in diplomatic efforts to support stability and maintain strong bilateral relations with Bangladesh.

- A court in Dhaka has opened a murder investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six top figures in her administration over the police killing of a man during civil unrest last month. - The case was accepted after private citizen Amir Hamza filed a legal suit over the killing of grocer Abu Saeed, who was shot on July 19 during protests in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka. - Hamza, not related to Saeed, approached the court voluntarily because the family lacked the finances to file the case, blaming Hasina for the police firing. - The court also named former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader, and four top police officers who have since vacated their posts. - This is the first case filed against Hasina following weeks of unrest that killed more than 300 people, with her government accused of widespread human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings. Source: [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/13/bangladesh-court-orders-probe-in-murder-case-against-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/13/bangladesh-court-orders-probe-in-murder-case-against-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina)

- A letter allegedly from former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina suggests her ouster was due to US pressure over St Martin’s Island. - The letter claims Hasina refused to cede control of the strategically important island in the Bay of Bengal to the US. - The island is significant due to US interests in countering China’s influence in the Indian Ocean. - Hasina’s letter echoes her long-standing stance against foreign intervention in Bangladesh’s sovereignty. - US authorities have denied any intention of acquiring the island or intervening in Bangladesh’s internal matters. Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/us-pressure-over-st-martins-island-led-to-exit-claims-hasinas-letter/articleshow/112449280.cms)

Market will crash by 3000+ for Nifty 50. Our foreign policy will collapse & become inefficient. FDI will decrease. Manufacturing will take a hit. Basic corruption will increase. What else you can add more?

This water shortage thing in Bangalore is pretty depressing. There is an extreme shortage of water but no one on this planet seems serious about it. People are busy making memes around it , poking political parties , blaming the government. The government is blaming other governments and that's it. Imagine there were 280 lakes in the city now there are only 15. Imagine once Lalbagh and cubbon park were connected and there were elephants living there. How can a random land mafia dry up the lake and build stupid buildings illegally purely for their profits? They will profit from it but whose resources they took? Nature's resources that were meant for everyone. That land mafia must be chilling in Atlantis hotel in the rooftop swimming pool and here we are drying up. In the end , only the one sitting at the top would benefit from it and the one who will suffer is common person and they are still not realising how badly they will suffer in future. If you don't have water what are you going to drink? 500 2000 notes smoothie? No amount of money can give water. These land mafias and politicians will import fresh water for their families to drink after depleting Indian resources. What are you going to do ? And then this government brings CAA law to bring more people to our country where the existing citizens don't have enough resources. WAKE UP SAVE INDIA FROM POLITICIANS. Anyway , this is not a propaganda post against any political party because all parties are at the end corrupted, they will exploit everything to make money and then safeguard their family by sending them in foreign countries. The one who will suffer is us.