Bangladesh news updates: Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of interim govt, PM Modi extends wishes

Bangladesh news updates: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of an interim government on Thursday evening — mere days after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina amid deadly protests. 

Meanwhile, Indian remains on alert amid developments in the neighbouring country. "The Bangladeshis had gathered at the border, but none were able to enter India as the border was completely sealed. They were later taken back by the BGB," a BSF official said.

Bangladesh is undergoing an unprecedented crisis as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had been in power for 15 years, resigned and fled the country amid escalating protests. What began as a demonstration against a jobs quota system has rapidly escalated into a massive upheaval against her and her government. Over the past few tumultuous weeks, more than 300 people have lost their lives.

BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been released in a significant turn of events. Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening, but her plans regarding whether she will remain in Delhi or relocate elsewhere remain unclear.

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