Chaos and Anxiety Grip Dhaka Following Hasina's Resignation

Low attendance at Dhaka government offices ensued amid fear following Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The atmosphere was tense, with a curfew imposed and the Awami League's central office set on fire. Ministers were absent, and a new military presence created uncertainty among employees.

Tuesday saw a notably low attendance at government offices in Dhaka, as fear and anxiety surged after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, local media reported.

Bangladesh plunged into chaos when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled via military aircraft, prompting the Army to step in.

The day after Hasina's resignation, the Secretariat experienced a tense atmosphere, with significantly low attendance of ministers and Members of Parliament. The few who attended were ridden with fear, sources from the Dhaka Tribune said.

Reports indicated that the Awami League's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue had been set ablaze the previous night, with incidents of looting and vandalism. The lingering smell of fire contributed to the prevailing fear at the Secretariat.

Following her resignation, the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate announced a curfew from midnight Monday until 6 am Tuesday.

All institutions reopened Tuesday morning, despite a previously declared three-day general holiday.

The Secretariat's entry passes were cancelled, and security was tightened with only a handful of police and army personnel on duty.

Amidst the chaos, banners for the mournful month of August and pictures of Hasina were removed from government offices, though nameplates of ministers remained.