Bangladesh: Protesters storm government residence, Prime Minister apparently resigns

On Monday, television images showed thousands of people entering the government palace in the capital Dhaka. According to sources close to her, the head of government had previously left the palace. According to CNN News 18, Hasina has resigned. The newspaper “Prothom Alo” reported that Hasina was on her way to India in a military helicopter.

• More on the topic: Anti-government protests in Bangladesh leave at least 300 dead

At least 300 fatalities

Violent clashes during anti-government protests in Bangladesh had previously claimed at least 300 lives. This emerged on Monday from official figures from the police, government and hospitals made available to the AFP news agency. On Sunday alone, 94 people were killed. In view of the announcement of new protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a huge contingent of security forces patrolled the capital Dhaka on Monday.

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