The Indian government has granted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the collapse of her government in Bangladesh on Monday, according to media reports. During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the United Kingdom, Daily Sun reported.
Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is approved only temporarily, pending her relocation to Britain. Hasina, who resigned on Monday following unprecedented anti-government protests, is on her way to London through India. As of now, there has been no confirmation from the UK government regarding the grant of political asylum for the former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Daily Sun reported.
Hasina is currently seeking asylum in the UK, accompanied by her sister Rehana, a UK citizen. Rehana is the younger daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the “Father of Bangladesh,” and Sheikh Fazilatun Necha Mujib. She is also the younger sister of Sheikh Hasina. Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq, serves as a member of the British Parliament representing the Labour Party.
Meanwhile, Indian government sources said that New Delhi is closely following the fast-paced developments in Dhaka. In Dhaka, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that Hasina had resigned and an interim government is taking over the responsibilities. “I’m taking all responsibility (of the country). Please cooperate,” he said in a televised address. The Army Chief mentioned that he had met political leaders and informed them that the Army would take over responsibility for law and order.
The protests against the Hasina government over the last two days have resulted in more than 100 fatalities.
