Bangladesh PM flees amid civil unrest in 80 characters

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly left the capital Dhaka amidst violent protests demanding her resignation. The embattled leader and her sister departed from the Prime Minister’s official residence for a safer location, according to a close source.

Despite curfews, hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets, even storming the Prime Minister’s palace. With soldiers and police barricading routes, the massive crowds tore down barriers in a show of defiance.

As the death toll from clashes rises to over 300, there are calls for Sheikh Hasina to step down. Her son has urged security forces to prevent any takeover, while a senior advisor hinted at the possibility of resignation.

What began as protests against civil service job quotas has escalated into a widespread anti-government movement, drawing support from various sectors of Bangladeshi society. Songs rallying for people’s support have gone viral on social media, solidifying the growing unrest.