KASHmirie News Desk, August 06, 2024 – In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday following weeks of intense and deadly protests. Initially sparked by student demonstrations against government job quotas, the protests escalated into a nationwide movement demanding her resignation, culminating in the end of Hasina’s lengthy tenure.
Hasina Resigns and Flies to India
On Monday, Sheikh Hasina, 76, departed Dhaka aboard a military aircraft and arrived at Hindon airfield near Delhi later that evening, confirmed by two Indian government officials. According to India’s foreign ministry, Hasina decided to resign after a crucial meeting with security force leaders. At short notice, she requested permission from New Delhi to enter India while Bangladesh authorities simultaneously sought flight clearance. As of the latest updates, she remains in India.
Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament
In the wake of Hasina’s resignation, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the parliament on Tuesday, setting the stage for the formation of an interim government. Additionally, President Shahabuddin ordered the release of Begum Khaleda Zia, a former prime minister and Hasina’s long-time rival, from house arrest.
The Protests That Toppled Hasina
The unrest began as a student-led movement opposing government job quotas but quickly transformed into a broader call for Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The protests, marked by violence and significant public participation, signaled deep dissatisfaction with Hasina’s administration, ultimately leading to her stepping down and seeking refuge in India.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we track Sheikh Hasina’s next steps and the formation of Bangladesh’s interim government.
