Bangladesh

General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that a political transition is in progress and an interim government will be established. He assured that all cases of murder will be investigated and called for trust in the army. Here's everything you need to know about him.

The Indian Railways on Monday cancelled trains between India and Bangladesh amid massive protests against the Sheikh Hasina government that claimed more than 106 lives in the last two days.Authorities from the Indian Railways said that the Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express and Bandhan Express between Kolkata and Khulna have been cancelled.

The museum, dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a revered figure in Bangladesh's history, was engulfed in flames as the nation witnessed unprecedented turmoil following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

These countries have diverse cultural, economic, and political ties with India.

Sheikh Hasina, the 76-year-old daughter of Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, had been in power since 2009. She secured a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall in the 12th general election held in January.

Bangladesh, though predominantly a Muslim-majority country, is home to several significant Hindu temples that are visited by devotees and tourists alike. Here are seven notable Hindu temples in Bangladesh:

Defying a nationwide curfew, people gathered near Dhaka's Shahbag, Kawran Bazar, Farmgate, and Bangla Motor areas, eventually converging at Gonobhobon. According to reports, people were seen climbing onto armored personnel carriers (APCs) of the security forces in celebration.

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman told the media that the Army will form an interim government and has appealed to the protesters to return to the path of peace. Sheikh Hasina has resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister and the Army is moving to take control amid violent protests demanding that she quit.

The violence took place as thousands of protesters clashed with government supporters, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sunday marked one of the deadliest days in the recent wave of anti-government demonstrations.

On Sunday, the protests witnessed a massive escalation with nearly 100 people killed in violent clashes. In response to the escalating violence, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens, strongly advising against travel to Bangladesh until further notice.