New Delhi: Bangladeshs Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has landed at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, after fleeing her country amid intensifying anti-government protests. Her departure follows her resignation as Prime Minister in the wake of violent demonstrations that have claimed over 300 lives.Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh after major protestsAmid escalating unrest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the capital, Dhaka, for a safer location. The decision came after a particularly violent day of clashes, resulting in 98 fatalities, marking the deadliest day in weeks of turmoil. A source close to Hasina informed AFP that she and her sister vacated the official residence, Ganabhaban, due to severe security concerns. She wanted to record a speech, but she could not get an opportunity to do that, the source mentioned.Army chief announces interim govtBangladeshs Army Chief General Waker-Us-Zaman announced that an interim government would soon be established to restore order. The 76-year-old leader departed on a Bangladesh military aircraft accompanied by her sister. The time has come for the final protest, said Asif Mahmud, a key leader in the nationwide campaign.Army chief to address the nationIn response to the escalating violence, Army Chief General Waker-Us-Zaman is set to address the nation. The protests, which began last month, initially targeted civil service job quotas but have since evolved into a broader movement calling for Hasinas resignation. The death toll from these demonstrations has now surpassed 300.Massive protests defy curfewDespite a government-imposed curfew, hundreds of thousands of protesters have flooded the streets of Dhaka. The citys security measures, including soldiers, police with armored vehicles, and barricades of barbed wire, have proven ineffective against the massive crowds. Protesters tore down barriers and marched towards the Prime Ministers office. Local media estimated the number of protesters at around 400,000, although this figure could not be independently verified.Sheikh Hasinas departure from Bangladesh underscores the severity of the current political crisis. With the death toll rising and protests intensifying, the countrys future remains uncertain. The international community watches closely as Bangladesh navigates this period of unprecedented turmoil.
