Amid rising political tension in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly decided to step down after a meeting with security forces. On August 5, she personally called Delhi requesting temporary entry into India, which was promptly approved. A second call followed from the Bangladesh Air Force seeking clearance for her military aircraft to land at a specific Indian airbase — a request also granted immediately. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar later confirmed the calls in Parliament, though did not specify whom Hasina had spoken to.