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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Resigns After 15 Years Amid Violent Protests, Army Chief Announces Interim Government

Aug 5, 2024, 09:56 AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid escalating protests and violent clashes. Reports indicate that Hasina, along with her sister, departed from her official residence in Dhaka for a safer location, with some reports suggesting she fled to Finland. The protests, which have seen thousands of demonstrators storming the prime minister's palace, have been driven by widespread dissatisfaction with Hasina's government. Hasina's resignation marks the end of her 15-year rule. The Bangladesh Army, led by Army Chief Waker Uz Zaman, has announced the formation of an interim government to restore order. The protests have resulted in significant unrest, with nearly 100 deaths reported over the weekend. Hasina and her sister left in a military helicopter.