New Delhi, Aug 6 : Amidst the escalating political and social turmoil in Bangladesh, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, held a crucial meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday. The discussion, which took place on the sidelines of parliamentary proceedings, centered on the intensifying situation in Bangladesh and its potential implications for regional stability.

Although specific details of their conversation remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the meeting aimed to address the far-reaching consequences of the crisis in Bangladesh. According to a source, "The meeting underscored a collaborative effort to stay informed and respond effectively to the rapidly evolving situation in the neighboring country."

This meeting comes in the wake of dramatic developments in Bangladesh, where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tendered her resignation and fled the country. Following violent protests in Dhaka, Hasina arrived at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, amid widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The death toll in the anti-government protests has surpassed 300 in just three weeks, with over 100 people killed and more than 1,000 injured in recent days.

Initially sparked by student protests against civil service job quotas, the unrest has evolved into a broader anti-government uprising demanding Hasina's resignation. Meanwhile, Hasina arrived in India on a Bangladesh Air Force military transport plane as thousands of protesters stormed and vandalized the Prime Minister's official residence in Dhaka. Reports suggest she will soon depart for London.

In addition, the house of Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was reportedly set on fire in Dhanmondi, an upscale area of the Bangladesh capital. As Hasina departed for India, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman confirmed her resignation and announced that an interim government will be formed soon. The Army chief will meet President Mohammed Shahabuddin to chart the future course of action.