Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a cabinet meeting to address the crisis in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation and arrival in India. Hasina, who fled amid deadly protests, is currently at a safe house at the Hindon airbase near Delhi. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has met with her to discuss the situation. The Bangladesh Army Chief announced an interim government, with a promise to investigate the violence. Protests, which began over government job quotas, have left over 300 dead. The BSF has issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border.