Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amidst Protests

Mass Protests Lead to Resignation

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly protests that began as student-led demonstrations but quickly escalated into a nationwide movement calling for her resignation.

Protesters Close In on Prime Minister's Convoy

The situation reached a critical point on Monday when protesters closed in on a convoy of about a dozen vehicles carrying Prime Minister Hasina out of her sprawling residence in Dhaka. The protesters were demanding her resignation and the release of opposition leader Khaleda Zia.

Parliament Dissolved, Opposition Leader Released

In a desperate attempt to quell the unrest, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament and announced the release of opposition leader Khaleda Zia. However, these measures failed to appease the protesters, who continued to demand Prime Minister Hasina's resignation.

Hasina Resigns and Flees the Country

Faced with mounting pressure, Prime Minister Hasina resigned from her post and fled the country, reportedly seeking refuge in neighboring India. Her resignation marks the culmination of weeks of political turmoil and violence that have left at least 100 people dead and hundreds injured.

Student-Led Protests Spiral into National Crisis

The protests that led to Prime Minister Hasina's resignation began as student-led demonstrations against rising fuel prices and corruption. However, the movement quickly gained momentum, with people from all walks of life joining the demonstrations to demand political reforms and an end to the government's repressive tactics.