Sheikh Hasina in secret shelter in Delhi: Indian FM Jaishankar

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Published: August 6, 2024, 02:48 PM

Sheikh Hasina in secret shelter in Delhi: Indian FM Jaishankar

Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Collected (file)

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently in a secret shelter in Delhi and has been given some time to consider her future plans, said Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.

He shared this information during an all-party meeting in Delhi today (6 August), reports Anandabazar.

The meeting, focused on the situation in Bangladesh, was attended by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Sources indicate that the discussion also covered the situation of Indian expatriates in Bangladesh. The central government has assured that New Delhi is maintaining communication with the Bangladesh Army and is closely monitoring the situation.

Jaishankar informed the MPs present at the meeting about India‍‍`s stance on Bangladesh. 

He mentioned that India wants to give Hasina some time to think about her future plans, which she will eventually communicate to the Indian government. Based on her plans, Delhi will make further decisions.

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