Bangladesh in Flames: 24 Perish in Violent Mob Attack Following Hasina's Resignation

At least 24 people, including an Indonesian national, were killed in a mob attack at a hotel in Bangladesh, following the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The violence has spread across the country, resulting in widespread vandalism and chaos.

At least 24 people, among them an Indonesian national, were burned alive by a mob in Bangladesh at a hotel owned by an Awami League leader. This tragic event occurred after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, local journalists and hospital sources reported on Tuesday.

The victims were mostly hotel guests, who were caught in the blaze late Monday night as the mob set fire to the Zabir International Hotel in Joshor district. The hotel is owned by Shahin Chakkladar, a district general secretary of the Awami League.

According to doctors at Joshor General Hospital, 24 bodies were found, though it is feared more could be trapped under the debris. Media reports indicated the attack was orchestrated by unidentified individuals opposed to the Awami League regime, with the fire starting on the ground floor and quickly spreading to the upper levels.

Similar incidents of violence and vandalism by angry mobs have been reported nationwide, targeting residences and businesses of Awami League leaders and activists. The turmoil began as Bangladesh descended into chaos on Monday following Hasina's resignation and secret departure to India, which left a power vacuum now filled by the army. The news of her exit sparked further violence, including attacks on government properties and personal residences.