In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the capital by helicopter after thousands of protesters stormed her official residence. As demonstrators breached the palace gates, Hasina made her escape, landing at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad, India, where she was received by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. She is now en route to London, according to diplomatic sources. In response to the crisis, Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced that the military would establish an interim government. The protests, which have resulted in over 300 deaths, intensified despite a reduction in the controversial scheme by the nation's top court.

The Indian government has granted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina temporary refuge following the collapse of her government on Monday. During her stay, India will provide full logistical support as Hasina seeks asylum in the UK. This interim approval is solely for her short-term stay in India until her relocation to Britain is finalized.