On Monday, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following widespread anti-government protests that resulted in hundreds of casualties. Army sources and officials confirmed her departure from the capital, Dhaka, for safety, with reports suggesting she headed towards India.

The unrest stemmed from student protests against a controversial job quota system favoring families of independence fighters, which critics argued perpetuated corruption and limited opportunities for merit-based employment. Hasina’s government’s response to the protests, including labeling students as “razakars,” fueled further discord and violence, resulting in a significant death toll.

Key Points of the Unrest in Bangladesh:

– The protests began over the quota system, expanded to demand government officials’ resignation
– Student protesters faced violent crackdowns and allegations of collaborating with the enemy
– Reports of excessive force and high casualties led to escalating tensions and calls for Hasina’s removal

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