٠٠:٠٤:٣٩Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 'arrived yesterday evening in Delhi' following her resignation and expressed his deep concern at the 'recent violence and instability' that is 'still evolving' in Bangladesh during a parliamentary session in New Delhi on Tuesday.
"Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign," he stated. "At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India".
"Since the election in January 2024, there have been considerable tensions, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics. This underlying foundation aggravated a student agitation that started in June this year. There was growing violence, including attacks on public buildings and infrastructure, as well as traffic and rail obstructions. The violence continued through the month of July," he added.
The minister also explained that the protesters' 'agitation' was focused on a 'one-point agenda', namely the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina resigned on Monday and fled to India while Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government would be formed after thousands of demonstrators stormed Hasina's official residence, ending her 15-year term.
Jaishankar also expressed concern about the targeting of minority communities in Bangladesh amid the recent unrest, indicating that India was closely monitoring the situation.
"What was particularly worrying, was that minorities, their businesses and temples also came under attack at multiple locations," he noted.
"We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities. There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," he added.
He mentioned that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including about 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.
'Still evolving' - Indian FM confirms Sheikh Hasina's arrival in Delhi, expresses concern over 'violence and instability' in Bangladesh
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 'arrived yesterday evening in Delhi' following her resignation and expressed his deep concern at the 'recent violence and instability' that is 'still evolving' in Bangladesh during a parliamentary session in New Delhi on Tuesday.
"Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign," he stated. "At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India".
"Since the election in January 2024, there have been considerable tensions, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics. This underlying foundation aggravated a student agitation that started in June this year. There was growing violence, including attacks on public buildings and infrastructure, as well as traffic and rail obstructions. The violence continued through the month of July," he added.
The minister also explained that the protesters' 'agitation' was focused on a 'one-point agenda', namely the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina resigned on Monday and fled to India while Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government would be formed after thousands of demonstrators stormed Hasina's official residence, ending her 15-year term.
Jaishankar also expressed concern about the targeting of minority communities in Bangladesh amid the recent unrest, indicating that India was closely monitoring the situation.
"What was particularly worrying, was that minorities, their businesses and temples also came under attack at multiple locations," he noted.
"We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities. There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," he added.
He mentioned that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including about 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 'arrived yesterday evening in Delhi' following her resignation and expressed his deep concern at the 'recent violence and instability' that is 'still evolving' in Bangladesh during a parliamentary session in New Delhi on Tuesday.
"Our understanding is that after a meeting with leaders of the security establishment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apparently made the decision to resign," he stated. "At very short notice, she requested approval to come for the moment to India".
"Since the election in January 2024, there have been considerable tensions, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics. This underlying foundation aggravated a student agitation that started in June this year. There was growing violence, including attacks on public buildings and infrastructure, as well as traffic and rail obstructions. The violence continued through the month of July," he added.
The minister also explained that the protesters' 'agitation' was focused on a 'one-point agenda', namely the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina resigned on Monday and fled to India while Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government would be formed after thousands of demonstrators stormed Hasina's official residence, ending her 15-year term.
Jaishankar also expressed concern about the targeting of minority communities in Bangladesh amid the recent unrest, indicating that India was closely monitoring the situation.
"What was particularly worrying, was that minorities, their businesses and temples also came under attack at multiple locations," he noted.
"We are also monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities. There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," he added.
He mentioned that 19,000 Indian nationals were living in Bangladesh, including about 9,000 students, most of whom had already returned to India in July 'on the advice of the High Commission'.
After meeting with Waker-uz-Zamam and opposition leaders, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a national government to facilitate fresh elections.
It comes after weeks of escalating violence across the country amid student protests over a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina's resignation and justice for those killed.