Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Resigns and Escapes as Protesters Overrun Palace

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has resigned and fled the country in the face of ongoing protests, leading to a sense of celebration on the streets of Dhaka. The departure of Hasina appears to have defused high tensions in the region, with fears of more deadly protests on Monday. Close to 300 people have died amid weeks of protests that the authorities have tried to suppress. The Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, confirmed Hasina’s resignation and announced that an interim government will now run the country. He called on citizens to trust the army to restore peace and promised justice for every death and crime during the protests. Representatives from all major political parties have accepted an invitation to collaborate with the army. Scenes of jubilation were captured on national television as thousands of people broke into the prime minister’s residence and celebrated in the streets. The army is expected to determine the next steps, likely including the establishment of an interim government. The situation is evolving quickly, with citizens eagerly awaiting updates on the country’s political future.

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