August 6th 2024.
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has encountered some difficulties with her travel plans, causing her to remain in India for the next few days. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that there are some uncertainties that have arisen, leading to the delay in her departure.
After resigning from her position as prime minister, Hasina arrived at the Hindon airbase on Monday. However, she was then taken to a secure location, where she is currently under heavy security. It was initially planned for her to travel to London from India, but due to recent developments, she is now considering alternative options. It has been reported that the British government has indicated that she may not receive legal protection in the UK if any investigations are conducted.
According to sources, Hasina's aides had informed Indian authorities about her plans to travel to London through India before she arrived at the Hindon airbase. In a statement, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed concern about the violence and loss of life in Bangladesh and called for an independent UN-led investigation into the events.
While it has been confirmed that Hasina's travel plans have been affected and she may be staying in India for a few more days, the sources also revealed that the situation is constantly changing and there is no clear path or decision on the matter.
Hasina, who is 76 years old, has been in power for 15 years and has ruled the country with a firm hand. She decided to step down as prime minister following widespread protests, which began as a movement against a job quota system but eventually evolved into a demand for her removal from office. The quota system had allotted 30% of civil service jobs to the families of veterans who fought in the 1971 liberation war. In January, Hasina's party, the Awami League, won the parliamentary election, which was boycotted by opposition parties.
Sources have also revealed that Hasina was accompanied by her sister, Sheikh Rehana, when she left her official residence, 'Ganabhavan', in a military helicopter to the airbase. From there, she flew to Hindon in a C-130 military transport aircraft belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force.
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