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Bangladesh Air Force's C-130J transport aircraft takes off from Hindon air
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The C-130J transport aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force took off from the Hindon Air Force base on Tuesday morning around 9 AM IST and is moving towards its next destination, the sources said.
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Following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Bangladesh President orders release of e
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Hours after Sheikh Hasina, her fierce adversary, was ousted and fled the nation, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued an order for the release of Khaleda Zia, the imprisoned former prime minister and country's prominent opposition figure, reported Al Jazeera.
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At least 135 killed in Monday unrest in Bangladesh, situation remains tens
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
With police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, at least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest, according to Dhaka Tribune.
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Amid violence, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina leaves country in Army helicopt
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left the country in a military chopper amid rising violence in the nation over quota protests, ProthomAlo reported.
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76 including 13 police officers killed as fresh protests rock Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bangladesh Police fired tear gas and lobbied stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who returned to the streets demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Bangladesh protests: "Govt did not gauge sense of dissatisfaction," says e
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Shedding light on the quota protests in Bangladesh which resulted in a breakout of violence across the country, Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that perhaps the government did not gauge the dissatisfaction at various levels, making it a much larger moment than it is.
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Bangladesh has protested against Mamata Banerjee's comments: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Earlier this week, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that her government would provide shelter to individuals from Bangladesh who seek refuge, amidst ongoing protests in the neighbouring country.
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Internal matter of Bangladesh, hope matter is resolved soon: MoS Kirti Var
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"The Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been in power for several terms. She would surely restore normalcy after discussions and deliberations," Kirti Vardhan Singh said..
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405 Indian students evacuated from Bangladesh through Dawki Integrated Che
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Friday that 405 Indian students have been safely evacuated from Bangladesh through the Dawki Integrated Check Post amid escalating unrest in the country.
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All Indian nationals safe, EAM Jaishankar himself monitoring situation: ME
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs said it has issued an advisory for the Indian nationals and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is himself monitoring the situation.
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MEA advises Indian's in Bangladesh to minimize movement in wake of protest
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday directed the Indian nationals in Bangladesh to follow the advisory issued by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, which says they must avoid local travels amid violent quota protests.
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Nepal Embassy in Bangladesh issues advisory for students in wake of anti-q
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Nepal's embassy in Dhaka has issued an advisory for Nepali students to stay indoors and follow the instructions of their respective universities and college administrators after the students' protest intensified over the government jobs quota
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