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