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Sheikh Hasina, 76, submitted her resignation and fled the country, army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman confirmed.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country on Monday, Army chief Waker uz Zaman confirmed, adding that an interim government to take over the power.
Protesters stormed her official residence on Monday afternoon, Channel 24 reported. TV images showed hundreds of people ransacking the building.
The prime minister – who has resigned – earlier left the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on a helicopter with her sister, according to reports.
Hasina reportedly fled the country earlier today in a helicopter and is reportedly heading to London.
In a press conference around 3:30 PM (IST), Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman announced that the army is taking control of the country.
“I am taking full responsibility,” the Bangladesh Army general said, dressed in military fatigues and cap, although it was not immediately clear if he would head a caretaker government.
“We will form an interim government,” Waker said in a broadcast to the nation on state television, adding that Sheikh Hasina had resigned.
“The country has suffered a lot, the economy has been hit, many people have been killed — it is time to stop the violence,” he added.
