Global media covers BD issues prominently

FE REPORT | Published: August 06, 2024 00:25:48

Almost all leading media outlets across the globe have prominently covered the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation following weeks of deadly anti-government protest.
They also covered 'minute by minute' live update on their websites while many aired live television coverage as well on their digital platforms including Facebook and YouTube.
Qatar-based Al Jazeera in its online version reported, "Army announces interim government after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees".
"Hasina's departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday," it also said.
Her resignation came after 300 people died in weeks of protest that the authorities sought to crush. A night of deadly violence on Sunday killed close to 100 and a curfew was called, the media said.
The US-based CNN in its headline said: "Bangladesh prime minister resigns as deadly anti-government rallies grip nation."
The UK-based BBC on its global version reported: "Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country as protesters storm palace."
Nearly 14,000 people were keeping their eyes on its minute by minute live update when the report was being filed at 7.30 pm.
BBC report also covered the reaction of the UK government's representative.
Swift action is needed to "ensure democracy prevails" in Bangladesh, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC.
Downing Street's official spokesperson told reporters in London that the prime minister was "deeply saddened by the violence we've seen in Bangladesh in recent weeks".
"I hope that swift action is taken to ensure that democracy prevails and accelerate the process towards peace and security to people in Bangladesh" Starmer was quoted as saying by the BBC.
India-based NDTV at around 7:00pm wrote: "Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad -- around 30 km from Delhi -- Monday evening. Hours earlier the 76-year-old five-time Prime Minister had resigned from her position after violent protests -- over a government jobs quota -- killed over 300.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the situation in Bangladesh by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. There is no word yet if Mr Modi will meet Mrs Hasina," the NDTV report said.
The Germany-based DW said Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down after 15 years in power following weeks of violent protests.
Other renowned media including the US-Based New York Times, UK-based the Guardian, the Telegraph, Pakistan's the Dawn, India's Times of India, Bengali daily Ananda Bazar Patrika, Australia's ABC News also covered the stories with major focus.