The neighboring country of Bangladesh is currently experiencing a situation similar to those seen in its neighboring countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka in recent times. Bangladesh has succumbed to a coup. Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. The anger of the protesters could be seen from the streets to the Prime Minister's residence. People demonstrating against the government looted the Prime Minister's residence. Let's take a look at the events that unfolded on Monday, which have now become a part of history.
The atmosphere of violence is still prevailing in various regions of Bangladesh after the coup and Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Reports of vandalism and arson are still coming. Protesters demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation took to the streets in large numbers, despite a curfew, and expressed their anger.
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There was vandalism and arson at 'Bangabandhu Bhaban', the official residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This historic building located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, was used by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as his private residence.
Protesters set fire to the house of former Bangladesh cricket team captain Mashrafe Mortaza. The house of Mashrafe Mortaza in Narail was set on fire by the protestors.
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Protesters expressed their anger against Awami League MP Mortaza for his alleged silence on the massacres and mass arrests of students in Bangladesh. Visuals from the incident showed extensive vandalism and arson in his house.
Angry protesters targeted several major buildings in the country, including the Prime Minister's residence. Protesters set fire to the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. The crowd that stormed the Bangladesh Parliament caused a lot of chaos. Footage of these events is also going viral. One video shows protesters climbing onto tables in the Parliament building, causing chaos and throwing chairs.
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In the chaos against the Bangladesh government, a hotel was set on fire. This hotel reportedly belongs to Awami League General Secretary Shaheen Chakladar. Eight people died, and 84 were injured in this incident. Deputy Commissioner Abrarol Islam confirmed that during the celebrations, some people set fire to Jabir Hotel in the Chittramore area.
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Videos from Bangladesh show protesters climbing and vandalizing the statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Protesters, filled with rage, bulldozed the statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, considered the Father of the Nation. Ignoring the nationwide curfew, thousands of demonstrators gathered at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for a long march. More than 100 people had died in the violence that erupted on Sunday.
Amidst the chaos that spread throughout Bangladesh, the PM residence, known as Ganabhaban, was extensively damaged and looted. Many videos of this incident went viral on social media. One showed a person lying on a bed inside the PM residence in Dhaka, appearing quite pleased. This video confirms that the people of Bangladesh were highly agitated, and their anger is now widely visible.
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The protest, which began last month demanding the abolishment of the quota system reserving 30% of government jobs for families of freedom fighters from the 1971 Bangladesh independence war, soon turned into anti-government demonstrations. Enthusiastic crowds took to the streets across the country to celebrate their victory after Army Chief General Waqar-Uz-Zaman announced Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
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Earlier on the morning of August 5, a large number of protesters gathered in various parts of the country for a long march demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation and started violent protests on the streets. Clashes soon began between the protesters and supporters of the ruling party. The protest turned so violent that clashes also ensued between the police and students. Security forces fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to disperse the violent crowd. Many policemen also died in this violence.
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In light of the violence in Bangladesh, the Indian government has issued an advisory for Indian citizens to avoid traveling to the neighboring country. Currently, all Indian citizens present in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their activities, and stay in touch with the Indian High Commission in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers. Additionally, the government has issued a helpline number for this purpose.
