- Reuters
- 3 Hours ago
Sheikh Mujeeb’s statue attacked as his daughter Hasina flees Bangladesh
- Web Desk
- Aug 05, 2024
DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left Bangladesh, facilitated by the Bangladesh Army. The confirmation of her resignation came from officials at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, according to Reuters.
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns
As news of her departure spread, Bangladeshi citizens took to the streets in celebration. Jubilant crowds marked the end of Hasina’s tenure with festivities, reflecting widespread public sentiment.
However, the celebrations were also marred by acts of vandalism. Protesters climbed the statue of Sheikh Mujib ur Rehman, the founding father of Bangladesh and Hasina’s father.
Reuters reports that these actions have intensified the sense of turmoil and unrest within the country.
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The situation remains fluid as Bangladesh navigates this significant political upheaval, with the nation watching closely for the next developments.