S Jaishankar discusses situation in Bangladesh with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a phone call initiated by Lammy. The talks come amid reports that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought asylum in London after resigning due to mass protests. However, the UK hesitated to grant her refuge, citing legal concerns. Hasina is now exploring other countries, including the UAE and Qatar, for asylum. The UK's immigration rules do not permit asylum applications from outside the country.