Chaos Erupts in Bangladesh: Hasina Flees, Army Steps In

Bangladesh is in turmoil as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina flees to India amid mounting unrest. The army has stepped in to establish an interim government. Train services have been suspended and a high alert ensued along the India-Bangladesh border. Hasina's son asserts she will not make a political comeback.

Chaos Erupts in Bangladesh: Hasina Flees, Army Steps In
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Bangladesh is in a state of upheaval, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country amidst escalating anti-government protests. She landed in India on Monday, intensifying the crisis. The military has assumed control, forming an interim government to stabilize the volatile situation.

Railway officials have suspended all train services between India and Bangladesh indefinitely due to the unrest. Additionally, the Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a heightened alert along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border.

In response to these developments, multiple airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, have canceled flights to and from Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has declared that his mother will not return to politics, emphasizing safety concerns.

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