Unanimity in Support: Jaishankar Briefs All-party Meet on Bangladesh Situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting on the ongoing situation in Bangladesh. He appreciated the unanimous support from the parties. The meeting took place in Parliament House, amid a political crisis in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure after widespread protests.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting on Tuesday about the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, highlighting the unanimous support from all parties.

Jaishankar posted photographs from the meeting held at Parliament House on social media platform X, expressing appreciation for the collective understanding and backing.

The political crisis in Bangladesh intensified following widespread street protests over job quotas, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She is currently in India en route to London, according to diplomatic sources. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting on the issue on Monday.

(With inputs from agencies.)