The UK’s FTSE 100 opened sharply lower after Asia stocks plummeted on concerns US growth is slowing. 

​The UK’s FTSE 100 opened sharply lower after Asia stocks plummeted on concerns US growth is slowing.  

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent quota protests, fleeing Dhaka with her sister for safety. Reports said 94 have died in fresh clashes, including 14 police officers. The government imposed a curfew, internet shutdown, and three-day holiday. India issued a travel advisory. The unrest, initially peaceful, targeted Hasina’s governance and economic policies.

The Delhi high court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest in the excise policy case, stating the arrest was justified. The court allowed Kejriwal to seek further relief from the trial court. Originally arrested by the ED in March, Kejriwal had secured bail in June, which was suspended.