Indian Railways Halts Train Operations to Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina Resigns as PM Amid Violent Protests
Indian Railways has halted train services to Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure amid violent protests.
Indian Railways, on Monday, August 5, halted all train operations to Bangladesh amid escalating protests in the neighbouring country. The unrest, which has resulted in over 106 deaths since Sunday, August 4, led to the resignation and departure of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In response to the ongoing turmoil, Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waqar-uz-Zaman, announced Monday that an interim government will take over. Sheikh Hasina Resigns As Bangladesh PM Amid Nationwide Violence, Interim Government To Take Charge, Says Army Chief Waqar-Uz-Zaman.
Train Services to Bangladesh Halted
Indian Railways has suspended train operations to Bangladesh. Train services to Bangladesh have been suspended daily for the past 15 days pic.twitter.com/nGvhTzHGz2
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