Bangladesh news Highlights: PM Modi extends ‘best wishes’ to Muhammad Yunus

Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh on Thursday said that all Indian passport holders will be allowed to return from trouble-torn Bangladesh through the designated entry point in the state, while others will not be allowed to sneak in.

While speaking to reporters after a law and order review meeting here, Singh said the Assam Police and Border Security Force will do everything possible to prevent any attempt by non-Indians to illegally enter the country.

"From our side, the direction is clear that we will not allow anyone to illegally enter Assam. Many students from Assam and other parts of India are studying in Bangladesh. During last month's disturbances, 78 students returned, of which 60 were from Assam and 18 were from different parts of India," he added.

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Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Over 50 prominent figures from West Bengal wrote to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who was recently sworn in as the head of an interim government, urging them to ensure the safety of all sections of society. The letter was signed by notable individuals including filmmaker Aparna Sen, educationist Pabitra Sarkar and former Supreme Court judge Ashok Ganguly.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: “My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development,” PM Modi wrote on X.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday. The 84-year-old Yunus was sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony held at the presidential palace, Bangabhaban. Yunus has been appointed to lead the interim government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India in response to widespread protests against her administration's controversial job quota system.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir on Thursday warned against efforts to incite chaos in the financially troubled country, saying that the armed forces will thwart any such attempts and protect national integrity.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Bangladesh student leaders Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud to join interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: India is concerned about the changing situation in Bangladesh after the violence and Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, the ministry of external affairs said that the welfare of the Bangladeshi people is a top priority for New Delhi.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has made an urgent appeal to US lawmakers, asking them to take immediate and decisive action in response to the troubling rise in violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: The spokesperson of ministry of external affairs on Thursday said, “We don't have any update on her plans.”

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: In response to reports of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, the spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday that India is monitoring the situation.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with his British counterpart, David Lammy about the evolving situation in Bangladesh during a phone call.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to those who died in the deadly protests that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster, declaring that their sacrifices had earned the nation a “second independence.”

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Members of Sheikh Hasina’s delegation, who arrived in India with her on Monday have now started leaving for their next destinations. In addition to Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, a large group of their associates arrived in India on August 5, reported ANI.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Muhammad Yunus promised to deliver a government that ensures the safety of its citizens. The Nobel laureate returned to protest-torn Bangladesh from Paris to take the oath as the head of the interim government following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has called on Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to uphold the rule of law and to prevent the targeting of temples or members of any political party through violence.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Bangladesh Bank has restricted cash withdrawals to Taka 100,000 (roughly ₹72,000) per bank account for Thursday.

The directive aims to prevent misuse of funds amid heightened security concerns, reported Dhaka Tribune.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the proposed interim government, will head to Bangabhaban, the official residence of Bangladesh President after landing in Dhaka, reports Dhaka Tribune.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: A Bangladesh court on Wednesday acquitted the conviction of Muhammad Yunus in a labour law violation case.

In January, he was sentenced to six months in jail for failing to create a welfare fund for employees of Grameen Telecom, a company he founded.

He was out on bail while undergoing medical treatment in Paris.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: In absence of regular policing, several residents in Dhaka went sleepless on Wednesday night as fears of robbery and looting by criminals gripped the city.

Residents in many areas, including in Uttara and Mohammadpur, formed neighbourhood watch groups to stand guard, bdnews24.com news portal reported.

Hundreds of students from local madrasas joined hands with their neighbours to guard their respective localities.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: All Indian visa processing centres in Bangladesh have closed until further notice "due to unstable situation".

"Next application date will be informed through SMS & It is requested to pick up the passport on the next working day," reads a message in online Visa application portal.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: US Congressman Rich McCormick said that he is ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of sectarian violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh. He promised to work with the Foreign Affairs Commitee to help promote a peaceful democratic transition.

“I'm praying that the people of Bangladesh will know peace and stability again soon,” he wrote on X.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Saima Wazed, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that she is heartbroken about not being able to see and hug her mother during this difficult phase.

"Heartbroken with the loss of life in my country that I love," she posted on social media platform X.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Odisha government has increased vigilance along its 480 km long coastline to prevent possible influx of people from crisis hit Bangladesh.

The district administration has directed revenue inspectors and forest officials to keep a tab on the movement of people in villages near the coastline.

This comes after the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday thwarted an illegal entry in West Bengal, due to fears of local unrest in the neighbouring country.

Bangladesh news LIVE updates: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina in an interview explained how the former prime minister did not want to leave Bangladesh, but the family had to convince her.

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