In a significant development, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, following her resignation from office. The meeting took place at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, near New Delhi, where Sheikh Hasina landed via a military aircraft on Monday afternoon.
The discussions likely focused on the current volatile political climate in Bangladesh and her future intentions. Following her departure from the prime ministerial position, Sheikh Hasina has been provided security by the Indian Air Force and other security agencies and is currently housed in a secure location.
This meeting underscores the close ties between Bangladesh and India, especially during times of political instability. Indian security agencies have reportedly heightened alerts in every sector facing east towards Bangladesh, indicating the serious attention the Indian government is paying to its neighbor’s unfolding political scenario.
Concurrently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a security cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in Bangladesh, which was attended by key ministers including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Modi also had separate discussions with Jaishankar regarding the issue.
As the situation develops, Sheikh Hasina is expected to travel to London soon, where she may seek political asylum, according to various Indian media sources. This marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, with implications for regional stability and international diplomatic relations.