Protesters Storm Prime Minister's Residence Amid Ongoing Clashes

Protesters stormed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka. Her whereabouts were unknown. The demonstrations, originally peaceful, began in late June over the government's job quota system but escalated into violent clashes involving security forces and pro-government activists.

Protesters have stormed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence in Dhaka, while the leader's whereabouts remain uncertain.

The outbreak follows weeks of escalating demonstrations and violent confrontations with security forces. Initially, students protested peacefully against the government's job quota system starting in late June. However, the situation deteriorated, marked by clashes between protesters, police, and pro-government activists, particularly at Dhaka University.

Thousands have now entered Hasina's residence, underscoring the intensity and scale of the civil unrest in the capital.

(With inputs from agencies.)