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

Bangladesh PM resigns, flees country amid deadly anti-government protests - National

Thousands of demonstrators stormed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence and other buildings associated with her party and family.

What's Behind Bangladesh Unrest Which Triggered PM Sheikh Hasina's Resignation?

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post and left the country for India after nearly two months of violent unrest. What happened? Who's behind the protests? Who stands to benefit? Here's what to know.

Bangladesh’s PM resigns after nearly 100 killed in weekend clashes

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on Monday shortly after resigning from her post, following weeks of unrest in the South Asian nation that culminated in nearly 100 deaths in clashes this weekend. Hasina arrived on Monday at Hindon Airbase in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, according to Indian media. She…

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, ending 15 years in power, as thousands protest

Updated August 05, 2024 at 06:50 AM ETBangladesh’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.Shortly after local media showed the embattled leader boarding a military helicopter with her sister, Bangladesh's military chief Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman announced plans to seek the president's guidance on forming interim government.He promi…

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country after protesters storm palace

Bangladesh's prime minister resigned and fled the country Monday, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence, a day after nearly 100 died in the unrest.