New Delhi: In a shocking turn of events, hundreds of violent protesters stormed and vandalized the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the capital of Bangladesh. Videos of the incident are rapidly going viral on social media, showing the extent of the chaos and destruction.शेख़ हसीना की 15 साल की सत्ता 15 मिनट में चली गई!ढाका में प्रधानमंत्री आवास के शयनकक्ष में प्रदर्शनकारी pic.twitter.com/VIVNVuWi7v— Umashankar Singh उमाशंकर सिंह (@umashankarsingh) August 5, 2024Curfew Breached: Ganabhaban Palace in RuinsDefying a military-imposed curfew in Dhaka, protesters forcefully entered the Ganabhaban Palace. They vandalized furniture, shattered glass door panels, and damaged books and other items, expressing their outrage over the governments recently announced civil service job quota.They looted everything at Sheikh Hasinas residence pic.twitter.com/OhXlnKZ8cN— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) August 5, 2024Loot and Feasting: Protesters IndulgeThe viral videos show protesters lounging on Hasinas bed and enjoying her swimming pool. Some are seen eating chicken, fish, goat meat, and vegetables. Others are shown looting furniture, while some indulged in leftover food found in the kitchen. Notably, several individuals were seen taking the Prime Ministers sari.😭😭pic.twitter.com/6tXWe90HRs— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 5, 2024Urgent Escape: Hasina Flees Within 45 MinutesReports suggest that the countrys army gave Sheikh Hasina just 45 minutes to leave the country. Although she wished to record a farewell speech, the urgency of the situation forced her to flee immediately.Bangladesh parliament also in the hands of JamaatNow Bangladeshis will enjoy 💃💃💃 pic.twitter.com/27sEY6URzo— PEREK OBrain (পেরেক) 💃💃💃Dont Trust me😫😫😫 (@perek00) August 5, 2024Mass Protests and CelebrationsOn Monday, August 5, thousands of demonstrators blocked Dhakas streets, following violent clashes between supporters and opposing groups that resulted in over 100 deaths on Sunday. As soon as Sheikh Hasina fled the country, many people celebrated her ousting on the streets of Bangladesh. This scenario mirrors the recent events in Sri Lanka, where President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also fled amid widespread protests. In similar scenes, Bangladeshi protesters looted valuables from the Presidential Palace, marking the fall of one of the countrys most powerful figures.Wtf😭 https://t.co/aBf8TEqWKo pic.twitter.com/wNnmTDp9pt— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 5, 2024The current state of Bangladesh reflects a nation in turmoil, with citizens expressing their frustration through unprecedented actions. The violent protests and subsequent looting highlight deep-seated issues that need to be addressed to restore peace and stability.
