Hasina Ousted In Military Coup, What Dhaka Situation Means For India And World

Banglesh Unrest: Sheikh Hasina's resignation has descended Banglesh into chaos after her government collapsed as a result of violent protests and military coup. development took place amid violent protests that gripped nation for days killing over 300 people. Hasina fled country and is currently taking shelter in India. She first entered India via Agartala and later landed at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziab, near Delhi. India's National Security visor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Hasina while Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meet with Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman among ors. Meanwhile Banglesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman in a televised dress announced that an interim government will be taking over and asked citizens to cooperate, signalling end of Hasina’s 15-year power run.

Army chief said he h met political leers and told m Army would take over responsibility for law and order. However, re were no leers from Hasina's Awami League party at meeting.

Chaos in Dhaka

As news of Hasina’s departure spre, hundreds broke into her residence, vandalising and looting interiors, providing dramatic expression to anti-government protests.

With volatile crowds taking to streets -- some clambering on Hasina’s far and Banglesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring fickleness of history.

As protests spiralled across country, army chief said he h asked both Army and police not to fire any shots. Zaman also urged restraint and asked protesters to end violence. He vowed "justice" for all people.

Banglesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, later in night, also said that that an interim government would be formed after dissolving parliament as he ordered release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who is under house arrest after being convicted in several cases.

What Dhaka unrest means for India?

India and Banglesh have been moving forward on a path of mutual trust and improving strategic cooperation. friendly government in neighbourhood ded to stability of region and also a boost for India's security. However, after collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government, whose regime was always seen as friendly towards India, is certainly not a desired development for New Delhi. 

Chances of more refugees to India: An unstable Banglesh may force its citizens to leave country and seek refuge in India. In a situation like this, India will have to make sure that its border remain secure and intake of any refugee should be done a planned way. 

Boost for terrorists: Many political analysts are of view that new Banglesh may become a safe haven for terrorists which could compromise safety of region. It can also become a security issues for India which is monitoring situation very closely. 

Hindus in Banglesh: volatile situation in Banglesh may trigger violence against minorities especially Hindus, refore, India will have to make sure its citizens remain through diplomatic channels. 

Impact on apparel industry and world?

Banglesh is known for its apparel industry as it houses manufacturing units of popular brands like Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer among ors. industry output may be impacted till time nation returns to stability.  

What led to unrest in Banglesh?

At first, demonstrations were against a quota system that set aside up to 30% of government jobs for family members of veterans who fought in Banglesh’s 1971 war of independence against Pakistan.

Protesters said system was discriminatory and benefited supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, which led independence movement.

furor highlighted extent of economic distress in Banglesh, where exports have fallen and foreign exchange reserves are running low. re’s a lack of quality jobs for young gruates, who increasingly seek more stable and lucrative government jobs.

As violence crested, Supreme Court last month ruled that veterans’ quota must be cut to 5%, with 93% of jobs to be allocated on merit. remaining 2% will be set aside for members of ethnic minorities and transgender and disabled people.

government accepted decision, and restored internet thinking that situation would ease. But protests grew, with new demands for investigations into dely crackdowns, and eventually for Hasina and her cabinet to step down.

Emergency numbers issued for Hindus, minorities 

Amid unrest, Banglesh Army has issued a list of emergency contact number for Hindus, minority families or temples in case y face violent attack or in any sort of danger all over Banglesh. RE MORE

What's next for Banglesh?

Thousands of protesters celebrated in capital, waving Bangleshi flags as news broke, while or looted her official residence, carrying out furniture and even fish from kitchens. But after 15 years of her ministration it's not clear what comes next.

Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman promised that military would stand down, and to launch an investigation into dely crackdowns that fueled outrage against government.

“Keep faith in military, we will investigate all killings and punish responsible,” he said. “I have ordered that no army and police will indulge in any kind of firing.”

He asked for patience as a new government is formed.

“Now, students’ duty is to stay calm and help us,” he ded.