Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule comes to an end: Timeline of events | Latest news on Sheikh Hasina

After weeks of deadly protests, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, known as the iron lady of the country, has resigned and fled the country. Hasina’s 15-year rule was marked by economic growth but also accusations of human rights violations and cracking down on dissent.
During her time in office, she faced challenges such as the 2011 amendment to the constitution that removed neutral caretaker governments, leading to concerns about the fairness of elections. The 2013 Rana Plaza building collapse highlighted safety issues in the garment industry, a mainstay of Bangladesh’s economy.
Hasina won multiple consecutive terms, with her most recent victory amid allegations of vote-rigging in 2018. Despite economic growth, the country faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a lockdown causing price rises and a cost of living crisis.
In 2022, Bangladesh reported impressive GDP growth, driven by garment exports and remittances, but wealth disparities were a growing concern. In 2024, protests erupted over government job quotas, leading to a violent crackdown and calls for Hasina’s resignation.
The situation escalated when nearly 100 people were killed during protests, prompting Hasina to resign and flee the country. Protesters stormed the prime minister’s residence as the country now faces a period of uncertainty and potential political upheaval.

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