Sheikh Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Deadly Protests

• The night before Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh, her army chief, Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, decided troops would not enforce a curfew by opening fire on civilians, according to two serving army officers.
• Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman informed Hasina that the army could not implement the lockdown, signaling she no longer had their support, as confirmed by an Indian official.
• Details of the military's decision and the message to Hasina have not been previously reported, shedding light on the chaotic end of her 15-year rule.
• The nationwide curfew followed deadly clashes that killed at least 91 people, the deadliest day since protests began in July.
• Hasina fled to India on Monday, with her departure facilitated by Indian officials, amid escalating protests and loss of military support.

Source: Reuters