August 5, 2024
SAURAV PANDEY
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned from her position and reportedly fled the country.
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Hasina, who had been leading the country since 2009, decided to step down amid escalating unrest.
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Her resignation comes in the wake of widespread protests in Dhaka, where thousands have taken to the streets.
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The violent clashes between protesters and police have resulted in massive fatalities.
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Some demonstrators reportedly broke into Sheikh Hasina’s official residence in Dhaka.
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In the past month, around 300 individuals have lost their lives due to the government's response to the anti-government protests.
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What began as a student-led protest against job quota policies has expanded into a larger anti-government movement calling for Hasina’s resignation.
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The initially peaceful student protests against civil service job quotas turned violent following clashes with police and pro-government groups at Dhaka University.
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Bangladesh's military chief, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, has indicated plans to consult with the president regarding the formation of an interim government.
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Sheikh Hasina labeled the protesters who engaged in violent acts as criminals rather than students and urged for a strong response to handle them.