Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Protests, Heads to India
- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and is reportedly heading to Delhi, India, after violent protests in her country. - The Army Chief confirmed her resignation and announced the formation of an interim government to address the economic crisis caused by the unrest. - Hasina departed from Bangabhaban on a military helicopter with her sister, Sheikh Rehana, and is expected to land in Delhi at 5 pm. - India's Border Security Force has issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border, and all train services between the two countries have been canceled. - The protests, initially sparked by student groups against job quotas, escalated into a movement demanding Hasina's resignation, leading to nearly 300 casualties. Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/world/story/bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-quits-from-her-post-after-armys-45-minutes-ultimatum-amid-protests-440176-2024-08-05
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