New Delhi: The Indian government has granted Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the downfall of her government in Bangladesh on Monday. 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.
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.
The students’ protests in Bangladesh started last month against a controversial job quota scheme. The protests now have turned into an anti-government agitation. The controversial quota system provided for 30 per cent reservations in civil services jobs for the families of veterans who fought the 971 liberation war.
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