Dhaka, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran) – Amid ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh, a military helicopter carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana departed from Bangabhaban at 2:30 PM on Monday. Sources report that they are heading to West Bengal, India. The prominent Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo has provided this information, interpreting the event as a potential coup.
Violent protests against the reservation system have created widespread chaos across the country. Reports suggest that the military advised Sheikh Hasina to leave the country due to the unrest, arson, violence, and curfew. It is also noted that she wanted to record a speech before departing but was not given the opportunity.
The situation at the Bangladesh Army headquarters has intensified, with Army Chief General Waqar-Uz-Zaman holding a meeting. Senior Co-Chairman of the Jatiya Party Anisul Islam Mahmud, the party’s Secretary-General Mujibul Haque Chunnu, and Dhaka University law professor Asif Nazrul have been invited to this meeting.
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The Bangladeshi government ordered a complete internet shutdown on Monday after protestors called for a “Long March to Dhaka.” This follows a day of violent clashes between protestors demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and supporters of the ruling party, resulting in over 100 deaths across the country.
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