Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees amid protests and unrest
Financial Times — August 5, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of protests that resulted in approximately 300 deaths. Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced her departure, stating the military will engage in talks to form an interim government. The protests, initially against a job quota system, escalated into broader anti-government demonstrations, leading to significant unrest and violence in Dhaka.
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