Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

The Bangladesh Air Guard’s flight ‘AJAX1431’, possibly carrying former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has become the most-tracked flight on Flightradar24.

Departing from Dhaka, the flight attracted significant attention, with over 22,000 users closely monitoring its journey. Real-time data from the flight tracking portal showed ‘AJAX1431’ gaining immense interest. Media reports speculated that Hasina might flee to India or the UK. At the time of publishing, the flight was moving across Bihar.

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power. Her resignation came as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Local media broadcasted images of Hasina boarding a military helicopter with her sister. This departure marked a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape.

Shortly after Hasina’s departure, Bangladesh’s military chief Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman announced plans to seek the president’s guidance on forming an interim government. The announcement indicates the military’s role in managing the ongoing crisis.

The attention on ‘AJAX1431’ underscores the global interest in Bangladesh’s political situation. The flight’s tracking numbers reflect the international community’s focus on Hasina’s next moves and the country’s future.

Hasina’s resignation was a response to escalating protests. Thousands of protesters, defying a military-imposed curfew, stormed her official residence, demanding change. Her departure signals the end of a significant era in Bangladesh’s political history.

As Bangladesh navigates this turbulent period, the formation of an interim government will be crucial. The military’s involvement and the international community’s attention highlight the importance of stability in the region.

© 2024, GDC. © GDC and www.globaldefensecorp.com. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to www.globaldefensecorp.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.