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Published: 12:45 6 August 2024
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visa has been canceled by the United States. Indian media News-18 reported this information about the sources of opposition parties in Bangladesh.
Yesterday, Monday, Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave power in the face of the student crowd. He then fled to India. He was flown to Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad in a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft. Hasina wanted her to take political asylum in the UK.
However, a source said that the United Kingdom is not willing to give shelter to the ousted Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina's younger sister Sheikh Rehana also fled from Bangladesh to India yesterday. But Rehana has UK citizenship. According to a source, Rehana will visit the UK shortly. But it is not sure whether Hasina will go with him.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in India yesterday, first held a meeting with the country's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and high-ranking officials of the army. He was assured that maximum security will be provided in that meeting.
Hasina urgently seeks asylum in India, says she will stay for a short time
The indication of United Kingdom not to give asylum to Sheikh Hasina
Coordinators of student movement at Bangabhaban
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Sheikh Hasina has sought asylum from them on an emergency basis 'within a short period of time'. At this time, Hasina also said that she will stay in India for a short time.
"Hasina seeks permission to come to India on very short notice, for a short stay," Jaishankar said.
The Indian foreign minister also told the country's parliament that they are monitoring the current situation in Bangladesh. Jaishankar also expressed hope that the Bangladesh government would ensure the security of the Indian High Commission.
He said, "We expect that the Bangladesh government will ensure the security of the Indian High Commission."
The Indian minister also said that there were 20,000 Indian citizens in Bangladesh. At least 8,000 of them have returned. He also said that their focus will be on the minorities.
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