Published 08/05/2024 9:22:35 a.m.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country as protesters storm palace: Report

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters stormed her official residence despite a military curfew.
Sheikh Hasina and her sister were seen boarding a military helicopter to flee to India shortly after the resignation.
The military chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, is expected to consult with the president about forming an interim government.

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BBC News

Bangladesh's protesters want their PM to go. Can she hold on?

Calls are growing for Sheikh Hasina to resign, amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

08/05/2024 6:14:50 a.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

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08/05/2024 10:36:54 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

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CTV News

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and leaves Bangladesh, ending 15-year rule

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence.

08/05/2024 10:07:45 a.m.·Canada

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The Independent

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns from post after days of deadly protests

The embattled Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her post and fled the country after months of deadly violence left nearly 300 people dead, according to local media reports.

08/05/2024 9:25:28 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country after weeks of deadly protests

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence.

08/05/2024 11:43:41 a.m.·Canada

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