Bangladesh turmoil: Jaishankar chairs all-party meeting, briefs MPs about Centre's actions

Jaishankar briefed the floor leaders of all parties about the situation in Bangladesh and the steps taken by New Delhi.

The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and leaders of all parties.

Jaishankar has also briefed how the government will work to limit the fallout with the new dispensation in Bangladesh for backing Hasina.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared the dissolution of the Parliament and the formation of an interim government to facilitate prompt elections in the country which is witnessing severe anti-government protests that triggered former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Hasina, the longest serving Prime Minister of the country who returned to power for another term following a landslide victory in the general polls this year, fled the country amid violent anti-quota protests and arrived in India on Monday.

Reportedly, Hasina, who shares good terms with New Delhi, is still in India. After escaping the nation amid violence, Sheikh Hasina arrived at the Hindon airbase in India's Ghaziabad city.

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After arriving in India he met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

Sources told The Indian Express she was taken to a “safe house”, and is likely to travel to the United Kingdom (UK).

What happened on Monday?

On Monday, the 76-year-old five-time Prime Minister was forced to resign from her position after more than 300 people died in violent protests over a quota for government jobs in that country.

The Bangladesh Army, which gave Sheikh Hasina 45 minutes to resign after her government couldn't control the violence, took charge of the country.

In a televised address Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military will form an "interim government" and told protesters to stand down.

"There is a crisis. I have met Opposition leaders and we have decided to form an interim government to run this country. I take all responsibility and promise to protect your life and property. Your demands will be fulfilled. Please stop the violence," the Army chief said.