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The report also highlights how Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to extend his congratulations to Md Yunus on his assumption of new responsibilities
Students chant slogans near a vandalised mural of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during a protest demanding accountability and trial against her, near Dhaka University in the capital. (File pic/Reuters)
The political landscape in Bangladesh underwent a dramatic transformation, beginning with a series of public protests that ultimately led to a change in government, according to India’s ministry of external affairs’s (MEA) Annual 2024 Report, which is out now. The report details how Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration was confronted by a student-led movement over the contentious issue of quotas and reservations for the families of freedom fighters.
The report notes that these demonstrations, initially peaceful, escalated into widespread violence from mid-July 2024, creating an untenable situation for the ruling Awami League. This escalating unrest culminated in the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government, paving the way for a significant political transition. Following this, an interim government was formed, led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus.
The MEA’s report also highlights a key diplomatic development: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to extend his congratulations to Md Yunus on his assumption of the new responsibilities. This swift recognition from India underscored the country’s proactive engagement with the new administration in Dhaka and its commitment to maintaining stable bilateral ties despite the domestic political turbulence in Bangladesh.
Furthermore, the report makes a pointed observation regarding Sheikh Hasina’s status following the government’s collapse. It explicitly states that there is no mention of the former Prime Minister’s presence in India, a detail that has been a subject of considerable speculation and public discussion.
The report’s findings collectively outline India’s strategic perspective on the political shifts in the neighbouring country, from the initial protests to the formation of the new government and the subsequent diplomatic interactions.
Siddhant Mishra is a Senior Special Correspondent at CNN-News18, covering foreign affairs and international relations. With over 12 years of experience in journalism, he has also reported extensively on crime, ...Read More
Siddhant Mishra is a Senior Special Correspondent at CNN-News18, covering foreign affairs and international relations. With over 12 years of experience in journalism, he has also reported extensively on crime, ...
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