Bangladesh in Turmoil: Prime Minister Hasina Resigns Amid Escalating Violence

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh resigned and fled to India following some of the most intense violence in the country's history. Protests by student activists demanding her ouster have resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. An interim government is set to take over under Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh resigned on Monday and fled the country, amid escalating violence that left several people dead. The resignation was announced by Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman in a televised speech, promising the formation of an interim government.

Media outlets reported that Hasina, 76, along with her sister, was flown to India, landing in Agartala, Tripura. In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed extensive protests after student demands regarding job quotas turned into calls for Hasina's ouster. Approximately 250 people have been killed, and thousands injured in the unrest.

In his address, General Zaman said he had productive discussions with political leaders and would confer with President Mohammed Shahabuddin about the future. He urged citizens to maintain peace and avoid violence as the country enters a transitional phase. Meanwhile, scenes of jubilation and chaos broke out in Dhaka, with protesters forcing their way into Hasina's official residence.