Bangladesh Unrest LIVE: Muhammad Yunus Says 'Ready To Head Interim Government'

Bangladesh Coup Live Updates: Bangladesh's Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina left the country following over a month of intense protests. The military announced plans to establish an interim government. Since early July, Hasina had attempted to quell widespread protests against her administration. However, after severe unrest on Sunday, which resulted in nearly 100 fatalities, she left the country. The protests, initially sparked by discontent over preferential job quotas, escalated into a movement demanding her resignation, leading to hundreds of deaths.

Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and arrived in India on Monday evening amid escalating protests. She met with India's national security advisor Ajit Doval at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad to discuss the current situation in Bangladesh and her future plans.

The army chief and president of Bangladesh are collaborating to set up an interim government to address the deadly protests that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure. President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the formation of an interim government after dissolving parliament and ordered the release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

Stay Tuned To Zee News English For Live Updates On Bangladesh Interim Government Formation.

06 August 2024

20:43 IST

Bangladesh News Live Updates: Muhammad Yunus Says 'Ready To Head Interim Govt'

Bangladeshi Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday he is ready to head a caretaker government, news agency AFP reported. This comes a day after the military took control as mass protests forced long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee.

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Bangladesh Crisis Live: Around 20 Hindu Temples, 300 Households Vandalised 

Since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh, around 20 Hindu temples and 300 homes have been vandalized, says minority group. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) reported that the attacks have mainly targeted Hindu properties and places of worship, with 15-20 temples damaged and 200-300 homes and businesses vandalized. Up to 40 individuals have been injured, though none of the injuries are considered serious. Hindus, who make up about 8% of Bangladesh’s 170 million population, have traditionally supported Hasina’s Awami League party, which is known for its secular stance, as opposed to the opposition, which includes a hardline Islamist party. India, which is currently hosting Hasina following her flight from the country amid violent protests, expressed concern over the targeting of minorities and their properties during these upheavals.