Sheikh Hasina Resigns During Violent Protests In Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 6, 2024 – Following the departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh is going through a very rough patch. After weeks of growing protests that have turned violent and killed many, the retirement comes as a relief.
The protests began in July 2024, initially sparked by demands to abolish the civil service job quotas
A lot of people, especially students, thought these quotas were unfair because they limited jobs that were based on ability.
With time, the movement gained momentum, and Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as prime minister
Things took a big turn over the weekend. On August 4, 2024, there was the most violence between marchers and police.
Over 300 people died since the protests began, including at least 90 in one day
Protesters broke into the official home of the prime minister in Dhaka and caused a lot of damage.
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Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position on Monday, August 5, 2024
She and her sister were taken out of Dhaka in an army chopper, which was said to be going to India. Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman confirmed the resignation and said that a temporary government would be set up to keep things running smoothly while the new leader takes over.
The whole world has been paying close attention to what’s going on in Bangladesh. The events were reported to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the exiled Sheikh Hasina talked with Ajit Doval, who is the National Security Advisor. In a separate statement, the office of the UK Prime Minister also called for quick action to be taken to protect democracy in Bangladesh.
Latest reports from Bangladesh indicate that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka for an undisclosed location after unprecedented nationwide violence in the country. Some suggest she could come to New Delhi as well. Developing story. (Videos and Photo viral on BD Media) pic.twitter.com/jPCI5B3XOH
— Sher N khan (@Sher_now1) August 5, 2024
Waker-uz-Zaman has taken over the country’s governance during this transition
In a TV speech, he told the protesters to stop being violent and promised that the army would work to bring back peace and security. To make sure that rule is fair and includes everyone, the interim government will likely have members from a number of political parties and civil society groups.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina has been met with mixed reactions.
While many protesters celebrated the end of what they described as “authoritarian rule,” there are concerns about the future stability of the country. The streets of Dhaka were filled with jubilant crowds waving flags and chanting slogans, but the underlying tensions remain high.
