Air India and IndiGo have cancelled their scheduled flights to and from Bangladesh capital Dhaka with speedy impact, citing the rising scenario following Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amid unprecedented anti-government protests.
A Vistara official talked about that the airline operated its flight from Mumbai on Monday and is carefully monitoring the scenario for Tuesday’s operations to Dhaka, information company PTI reported. Air India operates two every day flights from Delhi to Dhaka, whereas Vistara runs every day flights from Mumbai and three weekly providers from Delhi to the Bangladesh capital. IndiGo additionally operates flights to Dhaka from the nationwide capital, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Nevertheless, the variety of flights operated by IndiGo couldn’t be instantly confirmed.
Air India issued an announcement on Monday informing, “In view of the rising scenario in Bangladesh, we’ve cancelled the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Dhaka with speedy impact. We’re constantly monitoring the scenario and are extending help to our passengers with confirmed bookings for journey to and from Dhaka with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation prices. Security of our company and crew stays our foremost precedence.”
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In view of the rising scenario in Bangladesh, we’ve cancelled the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Dhaka with speedy impact. We’re constantly monitoring the scenario and are extending help to our passengers with confirmed bookings…
— Air India (@airindia) August 5, 2024
IndiGo additionally launched an announcement on X (previously Twitter), saying, “In view of the continuing scenario in Dhaka, all flights scheduled for tomorrow have sadly been cancelled. We perceive that this will likely trigger vital inconvenience and disruption to your journey plans and we sincerely remorse this growth.”
Our buyer expertise crew is offered around the clock to help all affected prospects. Alternatively, rebook and full refund choices can be found at We recognize your continued belief and persistence, and can maintain you up to date on additional developments.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 5, 2024
In the meantime, Indian Railways has suspended all prepare providers to Bangladesh, together with the Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata Maitri Specific, from nineteenth July until sixth August, Doordarshan Information reported.
All prepare providers between India and Bangladesh stay suspended
Indian Railways had cancelled all prepare providers together with Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata Maitri Specific prepare to Bangladesh from nineteenth July until sixth August: Indian Railways#India #Bangladeshstudentprotest #Maitriexpress pic.twitter.com/V07gEDs93W
— DD Information (@DDNewslive) August 5, 2024
Bangladesh Protests: Evening Curfew Imposed Alongside Meghalaya Worldwide Border, BSF On Alert
Notably, an evening curfew has been imposed alongside the Meghalaya worldwide border adjoining Bangladesh within the wake of the violent protests and political turmoil within the neighbouring nation.
“At this time night, I known as a gathering urgently on seeing the scenario of the Bangladesh authorities which has already collapsed. We mentioned sure points and determined to impose a curfew all alongside the worldwide borders with Bangladesh from tonight itself,” Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge Prestone Tynsong knowledgeable.
VIDEO | An evening curfew has been imposed alongside the Meghalaya worldwide border adjoining Bangladesh in wake of the violent protests and political turmoil in neighbouring nation.
“At this time night, I known as a gathering urgently on seeing the scenario of the Bangladesh authorities… pic.twitter.com/zsswDOgtPl
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2024
a excessive alert was applied on the Bangladesh Worldwide Petrapol border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
VIDEO | Excessive alert applied at Bangladesh Worldwide Petrapol border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
(Full video obtainable on PTI Movies – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/cGTqN4c4jG
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2024
The Border Safety Drive (BSF) additionally issued excessive alert alongside the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj, Assam
VIDEO | Border Safety Drive (BSF) points excessive alert alongside the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj, Assam in wake of the violent protests and political turmoil in Bangladesh.
(Full video obtainable on PTI Movies – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/BIVV9t1bsS
— Press Belief of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2024
Bangladesh Protests: Sheikh Hasina Flees As Nation Descends Into Chaos
In Dhaka, Bangladesh Military Chief Basic Waqar-uz-Zaman confirmed that Prime Minister Hasina has resigned and an interim authorities is ready to take over duties. Hasina is prone to flee to London following her arrival in New Delhi on a navy plane as her house nation descends into chaos.
The unrest in Bangladesh has been marked by widespread protests, with over 300 folks killed since final month’s protests. Protesters have expressed their anger in direction of the Hasina authorities’s controversial quota system, which reserves 30 per cent of jobs for households of veterans who fought within the 1971 liberation struggle.
As information of Hasina’s departure unfold, lots of of protestors broke into her residence, vandalising and looting the interiors. In a dramatic expression of public anger, some protesters had been seen smashing the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina’s father and Bangladesh’s founder.
Basic Zaman, in a televised handle, said, “I am taking all duty (of the nation). Please cooperate.” He introduced that he had met with political leaders, excluding members of Hasina’s Awami League occasion, to debate the navy’s function in sustaining regulation and order. He additionally urged each the military and police to train restraint and requested protesters to finish the violence, promising justice for all.