Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:05pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled her official residence in Dhaka amid violent protests demanding her resignation. Protesters breached the gates of Ganabhaban, leading to widespread chaos and celebrations in the streets. Hasina has moved to a “safer place” as the Bangladesh Army, under General Waker-Uz-Zaman, prepares to form an interim government. The protests, which began over a controversial job quota system, have caused over 300 deaths since July. There is significant uncertainty about Hasina’s asylum status in the UK, with no clear response from the British government on whether she will be granted asylum.
