In neighboring Bangladesh, the situation is currently similar to what was witnessed in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh too has succumbed to a coup. Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. The anger of the protestors was evident from the streets to the Prime Minister's residence. Protestors stormed the Prime Minister's residence and looted heavily. Let’s take a look at the events from Monday that have now become part of history.
Following the coup and Sheikh Hasina's resignation, a violent atmosphere has prevailed in various parts of Bangladesh. Reports of vandalism and arson are coming in from across the country. Protestors demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation took to the streets in large numbers despite the curfew, expressing their anger.
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The official residence of Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as 'Bangabandhu Bhavan', was vandalized and set on fire. This historic building located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, was used by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as his private residence.
Former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team, Mashrafe Mortaza's house was set ablaze by protestors. Mortaza's house in Narail was torched by the demonstrators.
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The protestors expressed their anger at Awami League party MP Mortaza for his alleged silence on genocide and mass student arrests in Bangladesh. Visuals from the incident show protestors vandalizing and setting his house on fire.
Angry protestors targeted several important buildings in the country besides the Prime Minister's residence. They set fire to Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. Crowds that entered the Bangladesh Parliament caused a ruckus there as well. Footage of the incident shows protestors standing on tables and throwing chairs in Parliament.
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Amid nationwide chaos, a hotel linked to Awami League General Secretary Shaheen Chakladar was set on fire by protestors, resulting in eight deaths and 84 injuries. Deputy Commissioner Abrarul Islam confirmed that the fire at Jabir Hotel in the Chittagong area was set during a celebration.
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Video footage from Bangladesh shows protestors climbing and breaking a statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with a bulldozer. Ignoring the nationwide curfew, thousands of protestors gathered for a long march at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka. Earlier on Sunday, violence resulted in over 100 deaths.
Amid this nationwide chaos, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, known as Ganabhaban, witnessed extensive vandalism and looting. Several videos of the incident went viral on social media. One video showed a man happily lying on a bed inside the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka, indicating the pent-up anger of the public.
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The protest which started last month with the demand to end the quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for families of freedom fighters involved in Bangladesh's independence war with Pakistan in 1971, later turned into government-opposing protests. Following the announcement of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation by Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman, jubilant crowds took to the streets across the country to celebrate their victory.
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Earlier on the morning of August 5, a large number of protesters gathered in different parts of the country for the long march and started aggressive demonstrations demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Clashes broke out between protesters and supporters of the ruling party, as well as between police and students. Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse violent crowds. Many police officers also lost their lives in this violence.
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Considering the violence in Bangladesh, the Indian government has issued an advisory against traveling to the neighboring country. All Indian citizens currently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their activities, and stay in touch with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka through emergency phone numbers. Additionally, a helpline number has been issued by the government for assistance.
