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Update: 2024-08-05 09:26 GMT
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2024-08-05 10:53 GMT

Flight headed for Delhi

Indian security agencies are monitoring a C-130 aircraft with call sign AJAX1431 some 10 km from the Indian border with Bangladesh and it is heading towards Delhi. It is believed that Sheikh Hasina and some members of her entourage are on this plane, news agency ANI reported citing sources.
The C-130 aircraft is expected to reach around 5 pm-5.15 pm at a runway in Delhi. The Bangladesh Air Force plane has crossed Patna and reached near UP-Bihar border. The top security brass is monitoring the situation very closely. All radars are active and keeping a close watch on it, ANI reported.

2024-08-05 10:25 GMT

Bangladesh Home Minister's house vandalised

Protesters attacked and vandalised the residence of Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Bangladesh Home Minister, in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Media reports said thousands of demonstrators breached the gate and entered the house.

Smoke was seen emanating from the property, it was reported.

2024-08-05 10:24 GMT

Awami League's office set on fire

Media reports said the office of Awami League president Sheikh Hasina, located at 3/A in Dhanmondi, was set on fire by protesters. Hasina has already fled from Dhaka.

2024-08-05 10:13 GMT

Sheikh Hasina's flight over Indian airspace now

Sheikh Hasina's flight is over Indian airspace now. But the destination is yet to be confirmed.

2024-08-05 10:01 GMT

Army-monitored interim government to be formed soon

The Bangladesh armed forces aid an army-monitored interim government will be formed soon.

2024-08-05 09:58 GMT

BSF issues red alert

India's  Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a red alert along the Bangladesh-India border.

2024-08-05 09:58 GMT

Protestors storm palace

In a repeat of what happened in Colombo last year, protesters were seen looting Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka.

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters stormed her palace, with a source telling AFP she had fled mass demonstrations demanding she quit.

Bangladesh's Channel 24 broadcast images of crowds running into the premier's official residence in the capital, waving to the camera as they celebrated.

2024-08-05 09:57 GMT

Hasina has resigned, confirms army chief

Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the nation via television. He confirms that Hasina has resigned.

"The economy is in trouble, so please help me restore land and order," he said. 

An interim government will be formed shortly, he said. The Army will help form the next government, he added.

2024-08-05 09:45 GMT

Army Chief's address delayed

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman was to address the nation, but his speech has already been delayed

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