Dhaka: In a dramatic turn of events, the public protests in Bangladesh have culminated in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. She has reportedly left Dhaka for India.
According to British media, the Bangladeshi Army Chief gave Prime Minister Hasina a 45-minute deadline to step down. Army Chief Waqar Uz Zaman is expected to address the nation shortly to explain the situation and provide assurances.
Currently, the Army Chief is engaged in negotiations with various political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Discussions are ongoing with major political factions to stabilize the political landscape.
Reports indicate that Sheikh Hasina and her sister were flown to India in a military helicopter from the Prime Minister’s official residence, Ganabhaban. Although Hasina intended to record a farewell speech, she was unable to do so due to the urgency of the situation.
In response to the unrest, demonstrators stormed Prime Minister Hasina’s residence, prompting a significant deployment of police and military forces to maintain order on the streets.
As a result of the escalating situation, an indefinite curfew has been imposed across Bangladesh to restore peace and prevent further violence.
