India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, had a significant meeting with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Hindon Airbase. Hasina arrived at Hindon Air Base on a C-130 transport aircraft this evening, just hours after resigning as Prime Minister and leaving Dhaka. She is expected to head to the UK soon.
The political turmoil in Bangladesh has reached a boiling point, leading to Hasina's resignation and swift departure from the country. The protests, which began weeks ago over reservation issues, have dramatically escalated. The situation deteriorated further when the Opposition BNP and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami joined the demonstrations, adding a violent edge to the unrest.
Former Foreign Secretary and ex-Ambassador to Bangladesh, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, weighed in on the crisis. He mentioned that while the turmoil primarily stems from domestic issues, there is also the possibility of foreign interference. "You cannot rule out the fact that certain interests have been fishing in troubled waters. But I think the situation itself was a result of several underlying factors inherent within Bangladesh," Shringla remarked.
In response to the escalating crisis, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in Bangladesh. The Indian government is keeping a close eye on the developments, given the potential impact on regional stability and security.
The meeting between Ajit Doval and Sheikh Hasina highlights the critical nature of the India-Bangladesh relationship and the necessity of diplomatic dialogue during such turbulent times. As Hasina prepares to leave for the UK, the international community is watching closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Bangladesh.
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