Crisis in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Protests and Bloodshed

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns following massive protests. The central government holds an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing situation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to brief leaders, with 135 deaths reported amidst the turmoil.

Leaders of Opposition in both the Houses, Mallikarjun Kharge (Rajya Sabha) and Rahul Gandhi (Lok Sabha), convened with the central government in an all-party meeting on Tuesday to address the crisis in Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to brief the meeting on the situation. Official sources indicate the meeting is scheduled for later this morning.

Bangladesh's political tensions soared as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday amid intensifying protests. She arrived at the Hindon Air Base near New Delhi in a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. According to the Dhaka Tribune, at least 135 people lost their lives due to clashes involving police firings, mob violence, and arson across Bangladesh.

Reports from Prothom Alo, citing Dhaka Medical College Hospital, state that 500 injured individuals were admitted with various wounds, including gunshot injuries. Of these, 70 people have been hospitalized. Following confirmation of Hasina's departure, jubilant celebrations broke out in the streets, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.

The protests, initially spearheaded by students against the government's job quota system, escalated into widespread opposition against Hasina and the ruling Awami League party. Local media outlet Prothom Alo reported that Sunday's clash in Dhaka resulted in at least 95 deaths, including 14 police officers, and left hundreds injured.

(With inputs from agencies.)