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Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades. Her departure follows weeks of deadly demonstrations that have left the nation in turmoil and uncertainty.
The streets of Dhaka, once bustling with daily life, have been transformed into battlegrounds. The cries of the people, echoing through the city, have finally been heard. On Monday, as the sun set over the capital, the news broke: Hasina had boarded a military helicopter, leaving behind a nation in chaos.
The protests, which claimed the lives of 300 citizens, were a testament to the people’s desperation and distrust in their leader. The government’s attempts to crush the dissent only fueled the fire, culminating in a night of violence that saw nearly 100 more lives lost. The imposition of a curfew did little to quell the unrest.
As dawn broke on Monday, soldiers patrolled the streets, but the spirit of the protesters remained unbroken. Defiant and determined, they called for a march on Dhaka. The capital swelled with crowds, their voices united in a single demand: change.
The climax came when thousands stormed the prime minister’s palace, preventing Hasina from addressing the nation. The air was thick with tension, but as the news of her departure spread, the mood shifted to one of celebration. The people had won a significant victory, but the question remained: what comes next?
In a televised address, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government, urging the nation to remain calm. The future of Bangladesh now hangs in the balance, as the country looks to rebuild and move forward from this period of intense strife.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina is more than just the fall of a leader; it is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the Bangladeshi people. Their voices, once silenced, have risen in unison to demand a better future. As the nation stands at this crossroads, the world watches, hopeful that peace and stability will soon return to Bangladesh.
