In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country as violent protests surged, claiming nearly 300 lives. On Monday, demonstrators breached the prime minister’s palace in Dhaka, forcing Hasina to escape via military helicopter, according to Al Jazeera.
The unrest reached a peak following a night of severe violence on Sunday, which resulted in nearly 100 deaths. In response, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff, announced the formation of an interim government to restore order. He called for public trust in the military and promised investigations into the violence and deaths.
“The army is committed to bringing peace and stability back to our nation,” General Waker-Uz-Zaman said, urging an end to violence and vandalism.
The military has invited all major political parties to join the interim government in the transition period. Scenes of jubilation erupted in Dhaka as news of Hasina’s departure spread, with protesters celebrating in the streets and breaking into the prime minister’s residence.
The international community is closely watching the situation, hoping for a swift and peaceful resolution to the crisis as the interim government works to stabilize the country.
