DHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday (Aug 5) and fled the country, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.
People celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 5, 2024.DHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.
"The country is going through a revolutionary period," said Zaman, 58, who took over as army chief only on June 23. Television visuals showed thousands of people pouring into the streets of the capital Dhaka in jubilation and shouting slogans. Thousands also stormed Hasina's official residence 'Ganabhaban', shouting slogans, pumping fists and showing victory signs.
Sunday's death toll, which included at least 13 policemen, was the highest for a single day from any protests in Bangladesh's recent history, surpassing the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students took to the streets against the quotas. Over the weekend, there have been attacks, vandalism and arson targeting government buildings, offices of the ruling Awami League party, police stations and houses of public representatives, local media reported. Violence was reported in 39 of the country's 64 districts.Garment factories in the country, which supply apparel to some of the top brands in the world, have also been closed indefinitely.
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