Bangladesh LIVE: Khalida Jia To Walk Free, Hasina Ousted, PM Modi Holds Crucial Meet

Dhaka: Banglesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Shortly after local media showed embattled leer boarding a military helicopter with her sister, Banglesh’s military chief, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, announced plans to seek president's guidance on forming an interim government.

He promised that military would stand down, initiate an investigation into dely crackdowns that sparked outrage against government, and asked citizens for time to restore peace. He said, "Keep faith in military, we will investigate all killings and punish responsible. I have ordered that no army and police will indulge in any kind of firing.”

Stay tuned with Republic for LIVE updates on Banglesh Unrest:

• US on Dhaka situation: With respect to violence over past few weeks that have occurred we must have a full and transparent investigation. It is important that we focus on Bangleshi people's democratic aspirations and see a path to democratic governance, said State Department Spokesperson Matw Miller. 

• Sheikh Hasina to stay at Hindon tonight: Banglesh Air Force’s C130 J, onboard which Hasina arrived, will leave for Panagarh Air Base in West Bengal. It will be based at Panagarh and might come back to Hindon to ferry Hasina whenever she gets clearances for journey ahe.
• No green signal from UK: Hasina, who has sought asylum in Britain has not received any clearance from London. 
• Banglesh President orders release of Khaleda Jia: Amid unrest, Banglesh President Mohamm Shahabuddin has ordered release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and formation of interim government in country. RE MORE 
• UK reacts to Dhaka situation: Britain has called for ‘swift action’ to restore democracy in Banglesh even as reports of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking UK asylum emerged from India, where she arrived after fleeing Dhaka amid violent protests. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson told reporters during a briefing at 10 Downing Street that he was “deeply sdened” by violence in Banglesh in recent weeks.
• US issues statement on Banglesh: US State Department Spokesperson, Matw Miller said, "We have seen announcement that Prime Minister Hasina has resigned from her position and departed Banglesh. We are monitoring situation carefully. United States stands with people of Banglesh. We urge all parties to refrain from furr violence. Too many lives have been lost over past several weeks, and we urge calm and restraint in days ahe. We welcome announcement of interim government and urge any transition be conducted in accordance with Banglesh's laws. We are deeply sdened about reports of Human Rights abuses, casualties and injuries over weekend in past weeks..." 
• PM Modi holds crucial meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in wake of unrest in Banglesh. 

• Ajit Doval leaves after meeting Hasina: National Security visor Ajit Doval has left from Hindon Air Base in Ghaziab, after meeting former Banglesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who landed re earlier today. 
• Indian cultural Centre, temples attacked in Banglesh: An Indian cultural centre, and four temples were vandalised in Banglesh amid a politically volatile situation in country. RE MORE
• Ajit Doval meets Hasina: NSA Ajit Doval has reportedly met former Banglesh PM Sheikh Hasina at Hindon Air Base.   
• Rahul Gandhi meets Jaishankar: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met EAM Dr S Jaishankar on sidelines of Monsoon session of Lok Sabha, two discussed recent developments in Banglesh, Congress Sources said. 
• Army to hold talks with students, teachers: Banglesh Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman will hold a meeting with representatives of students and teachers on current unrest in country, a notice of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has informed. 
• Banglesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman will soon hold a discussion with representatives of students and teachers. This has been disclosed in a notice of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in evening today, Monday. 
• Air India cancels flights: "In view of emerging situation in Banglesh, we have cancelled scheduled operation of our flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. We are continuously monitoring situation and are extending support to our passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Dhaka with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges... Safety of our guests and crew remains our foremost priority. For more information, please call our 24/7 Contact Centre at 011-69329333 / 011-69329999."
• Hasina lands in Delhi: Chopper carrying Banglesh former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has landed at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziab, Uttar Presh.  
• Pillows, Utensils being stolen from Banglesh PM's residence as protestors storm place
• C-130 Aircraft Carrying Sheikh Hasina Nears Delhi: Indian security agencies are closely monitoring a C-130 aircraft with call sign AJAX1431, which is currently heing towards Delhi from Indian-Banglesh border. aircraft, believed to be carrying Sheikh Hasina and some members of her entourage, has crossed Patna and is approaching UP-Bihar border. It is expected to arrive at a runway in Delhi around 1700-1715 hours. Top security officials are closely tracking situation, with all rars active and maintaining a vigilant watch on plane's progress.
• Fire in Sheikh Hasina's office of Awami League in Dhanmondi: Agitators set fire to office of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina at Dhanmondir 3/E in capital.
• Harsh V Shringla, former Indian High Commissioner to Banglesh and Foreign Secretary, commented on current developments in Banglesh and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, “To maintain status quo, peace and stability is important in our neighboring countries. We will ensure our larger interest is met. It is very important that we engage in Banglesh. re is a huge amount of positive development possible.”
• As anti-government protests in Banglesh escalated, demonstrators vandalized a statue of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• Awami League president Sheikh Hasina's office was set on fire by protesters
• "It is your responsibility to help Army": Banglesh Army chief's message to nation
• Sheikh Hasina is not likely to stay in India as she is enroute New Delhi now and as per reports she is likely to fly to London via India.
• Home Minister's residence attacked and vandalized in Dhanmondi. residence of Home Minister Asuzzaman Khan Kamal in Dhanmondi, capital, was attacked and vandalized by agitators around 3:30 pm today. Thousands of protesters broke through gate and entered home minister's house. Smoke was seen coming from building, and vandalism was ongoing inside.
• As protests spiralled across country, Army Chief said he h asked both Army and police not to fire any shots.
• Banglesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, and an interim government will take over, said Army Chief Waqar-Uz-Zaman.
• “ country has suffered a lot, economy has been hit, many people have been killed -- it is time to stop violence,” Army chief said.
• Army chief said, “I promise everyone that your demands will be fulfilled.”
• “I request everyone to support us so that we can restore peace," said Banglesh Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman
• I take all responsibility of state: Banglesh Army chief

Banglesh Army chief said, “I take all responsibility of state. I am requesting everyone to step back from protests. Every wrong will be dressed. We confirm Sheikh Hasina's resignation.”

• Banglesh Army chief confirms coup, interim government to be formed
• India is closely monitoring situation in Dhaka.   
• Sheikh Hasina has reached India. Indian mission in Dhaka facilitated Sheikh Hasina's safe escape
• Protestors eneter Ganabhaban
  Many people have entered Ganabhaban. y were seen cheering with ir hands raised in grounds of Ganabhaban, chanting. A military helicopter took off from Bangabhaban with Sheikh Hasina on Monday.

At that time, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana was with her. Related sources said that y left for West Bengal in India by helicopter. After that, ordinary people entered Ganobhaban. At this time, various items used in Ganobhaban could be seen in hands of many people.

• Sheikh Hasina leaves for safer place. 

Army Chief is currently in discussions with political party leers regarding country's situation. Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman will dress situation at 3 pm.

• Protesters stormed into Ganabhaban ( premier's official residence) 
• Banglesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana left country.

A military helicopter took off from Bangabhaban with Sheikh Hasina at 2:30 on Monday. At that time, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana was with her. Related sources said that y left for West Bengal in India by helicopter. Meanwhile, news agency AFP reported that Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana have gone to a safe place from Ganobhaban. Sheikh Hasina wanted to record a speech before leaving but didn't get chance.

• Rail service suspended indefinitely in Banglesh

Rail services in Banglesh has been suspended indefinitely amid ongoing protest.

• Broband internet service resumed in Banglesh after a two-hour shutdown
  Broband internet service in Banglesh resumed after a two-hour shutdown, with broband internet restarting around 1:30 pm. Instructions have been given to turn on mobile internet again at 2:30 pm. Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman has discussed ongoing situation in Banglesh with all country's leers.
• PM Sheikh Hasina Leaves Dhaka for 'Safer Place': Report

Banglesh PM Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka palace for 'safer place' amid violent protests, says AFP report.

• Protesters Attack Homes of Hindus

Amid rising tensions in Banglesh in anti-quota protests, several incidents of Hindu being attacked in parts of country.

As per media reports, in Banglesh's Noakhali, anti-quota protests escalated after several protesters attacked a house belonging to Hindus.

In video, woman was seen terrified and saying "bhagwan, bhagwan," while crying.

• Over 3,000 Factories Shut Amid Fresh Violence

Some 3,500 factories services in Banglesh have been shut amid violence in country. 

• Banglesh Army Chief to dress Nation Shortly

As per reports,  Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman will dress nation at 1:30 pm today.

• Opps Calls For Hasina-led Govt to Step Down:

As pressure mounts on PM Hasina's government, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary-general of main opposition party, repeated a call for government to step down to stop chaos.

• 11,000 People Arrested So Far

At least 11,000 people have been arrested since beginning of protests.

• ‘Protests Organised by Terrorists’: PM Sheikh Hasina

As protests intensify in Banglesh, PM Sheikh Hasina said that se protests are being organised by "terrorists who want to destabilise nation" and not students. She furr asked students to have a conversation with her and not resort to protests.

• Security Beefed up on Routes Leing to PM Sheikh Hasina's Office

Bangleshi security forces and police have beefed up security on routes leing to PM Hasina's office after curfew was imposed on Sunday evening.

Forces continue to patrol streets as protestors continue to call for PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

• University Teachers' Network Proposes PM Hasina to Step Down

University Teachers’ Network in Banglesh has proposed to form an interim government consisting of people from various sections and professions.

As per proposal, Hasina will have to hand over power to interim government.

teachers’ network held a press conference titled ‘Proposal of an outline for transition to a democratic Banglesh free of discrimination’ at Sagar-Runi Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity Sunday.

• Protesters Plan "Long March to Dhaka" 

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has rescheduled its "Long March to Dhaka" to Monday and has called on all students in country to come to Dhaka in a collective show of defiance, PTI reported.

• Overall Toll Rises to 300: Reports

As per latest media reports, overall death toll in Banglesh violence has crossed 300.

• Railway Services Suspended:

In wake of violent clashes, Banglesh railways have suspended all services in country.

• Three-Day General Holiday Announced:

Bangleshi government has announced a three-day general holiday from August 5-7 to control student protest movement demanding PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

• 'Release Those Arbitrarily Detained': UN Chief Urges Govt to Stop Violence

Reacting to Banglesh protests, UN Rights Chief Volker Turk urged government to end "shocking violence" and get situation back to normal as soon as possible.

" government must cease targeting those participating peacefully in protest movement, immediately release those arbitrarily detained, restore full internet access, and create conditions for meaningful dialogue."

UN Rights Chief furr said, “ continuing effort to suppress popular discontent, including through excessive use of force, and deliberate spre of misinformation and incitement to violence, must immediately cease.”

• Internet Services Suspended, Curfew Imposed

Mobile internet services in parts of Banglesh have been suspended and a curfew was announced in Dhaka to shut down protests in country. curfew starts at 6 pm and will continue indefinitely.

• MEA Issues visory:

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Sunday, issued an visory urging Indians to avoid travelling to Banglesh, in wake of ongoing violent protests.

"All Indian nationals presently in Banglesh are vised to exercise extreme caution, restrict ir movements and remain in contact with High Commission of India in Dhaka through ir emergency phone numbers- 8801958383679, 8801958383680, 8801937400591," it said.

• 14 officials are among nearly 100 killed. Of 14, 13 were killed in Sirajganj's Enayetpur police station. Meanwhile, over 300 police personnel were injured.
• At least 98 people have been killed in clashes, shootings and counter-chases across Banglesh, PTI reported quoting Bengali-language newspaper Prothom Alo.

A fresh round of clashes erupted in Banglesh over weekend after nearly 100 people were killed while hundreds of ors suffered injuries after clashes broke out between protesters and ruling party Awami League's supporters. protesters gared in different parts of country demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Following violence, Bangleshi authorities were forced to cut off internet across country and impose a nationwide indefinite curfew.

clashes broke out after protesters attending non-cooperation programme under Students Against Discrimination demanding Hasna to resign faced opposition from supporters of Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

This comes days after more than 200 people were killed in violent clashes between police and mostly student protesters demanding an end to controversial "quota system" that reserved almost 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Banglesh's War of Independence in 1971. Since n, more than 11,000 people have been arrested.