Bangladesh is experiencing violent protests with major changes within the military, including the removal of Major General Ziaul Ahsan. The protests have escalated, with protestors setting fire to the home of a former Bangladesh cricket captain. Meanwhile, there is speculation that the release of Khaleda Zia, a political rival to current...
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is a key objective of the protests. In India, the third Tuesday of Shravan (a Hindu month) sees a large influx of devotees (kanwariyas) travelling to Sultanganj in Bihar, with increased train services and delays due to the crowds. Notably, 20 trains are expected to pass through Sultanganj station over the next six hours, with delays expected on some services.