Sheikh Hasina in India? Bangladesh PM flees in helicopter. Watch viral video
Sheikh Hasina reportedly resigned today and left the country amid massive protests against her government. The demonstrations, which have led to the deaths of over 106 people since Sunday, were sparked by a controversial quota system. This system reserved 30 percent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's War of Independence in 1971. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding her resignation or departure from Dhaka.
The news channel reported that Hasina was forced to quit as prime minister due to the protests. The army chief is expected to address the nation shortly, according to various reports.
Amid all these reports, a video has gone viral in which a woman can be seen leaving Dhaka in a military helicopter.
The government initially ordered a complete internet shutdown as protestors called on the general public to join a «Long March to Dhaka.» However, a government agency later gave a verbal order to restore broadband internet around 1:15 on Monday.
Bangladesh under army rule, PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees to India; Here's all you need to know
Prothom Alo reported that Hasina's military chopper took off from Bangabhaban, the official residence of the Bangladesh president, at 2:30 pm local time. Sheikh Hasina was accompanied by her younger sister Sheikh Rehana. The chopper reportedly departed for West Bengal, India.
Bangladesh Protesters Enter Prime Minister’s Residence
Around 3 pm, protesters forced open the gates of Gono Bhaban and
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