Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Reportedly Flees As Protesters Storm Palace

After weeks of deadly protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has reportedly resigned and left the country.

The violence, among the worst since Bangladesh’s independence over fifty years ago, has claimed numerous lives and led to a nationwide crisis.

According to reports, the PM is heading to Tripura, the capital of Agartala in India.

However, there has been no official confirmation regarding her resignation and departure from Dhaka.

Media sources indicated that Hasina and her sister took a military flight to India’s eastern state of West Bengal.

The protests erupted over a controversial quota system that reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s War of Independence in 1971.

The public outcry against this policy forced Hasina to step down.

The government had earlier ordered a complete internet shutdown to curb the protests, which saw calls for a “Long March to Dhaka” spread widely.

In a move that signals potential military intervention, the army chief is expected to address the nation shortly.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that a government agency verbally instructed the restoration of broadband internet around 1:15 on Monday, suggesting a partial easing of the digital blackout.

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