THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FILL STREETS OF DHAKA AS PM SHEIKH HASINA HAS LEFT COUNTRY

Mon 05 August 2024:

Uncertainty looms over the future of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after Bangladesh witnessed one of its deadliest days. Tens of thousands of protesters have hit the streets and clashed with cops, demanding Hasina’s resignation. At least 98 people were killed in Sunday violence, surpassing the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students protested against the quota system for government jobs.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday. The Army chief said that the an interim government will be formed and Army will run the country.

Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman says there is no need for a curfew or a state of emergency in the country and called on protesters to give the army “some time” as he promised them that the armed forces will find a solution”.

The army chief also urged student protesters to “stay calm and go back home”.

He said representatives of all the main political parties were present in discussions with the army.

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Bangladesh army chief confirms PM Hasina’s resignation

In an address to the nation, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the chief of army staff, has confirmed that Sheikh Hasina resigned and that an interim government would now run the country.

He urged citizens to keep trust in the army, which, he said, would return peace to the country.

“We will also ensure that justice is served for every death and crime that occurred during the protests,” he said, calling on the public to exercise patience and cease any acts of violence and vandalism.

“We have invited representatives from all major political parties, and they have accepted our invitation and committed to collaborating with us,” the general added.

India issues high alert along Bangladesh border: Report

Indian media reports say Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has issued a “high alert” along its border with Bangladesh.

The development came after Bangladesh’s longtime prime minister resigned and fled the country after deadly protests against her government.