Political Upheaval in Bangladesh: Hasina Resigns Amid Deadly Protest Crackdowns

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following the death of hundreds in protests against job quotas. Demonstrations escalated into calls for her removal, leading to her exile. An interim government will be formed as unrest grips a nation once hailed for its economic growth.

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday after violent crackdowns on job quota protests left hundreds dead. Demonstrators, demanding Hasina's removal, stormed the presidential residence, looting its opulent interiors.

Protests escalated into widespread violence, including defacing a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina's father and state founder. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, cited her safety as the reason for her departure, adding that she would not attempt a political comeback.

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced Hasina's resignation and the formation of an interim government. Bangladesh, previously a fast-growing economy, is now plagued by violence, slow economic growth, and protests demanding systemic change.