Protestors storm Hasina`s official residence after she flees Bangladesh

Updated On: 05 August, 2024 06:25 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

On August 5, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position and fled the country amid protests against her government. The protests, which began with demands to end the government job quota system, escalated into anti-government demonstrations. Pics/ PTI & AFP

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On August 5, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position and fled the country amid protests against her government. The protests, which began with demands to end the government job quota system, escalated into anti-government demonstrations. Pics/ PTI & AFP

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Thousands of protesters stormed and vandalised Sheikh Hasina’s official residence, Ganabhaban, in Dhaka. Video footage showed jubilant crowds looting the residence and celebrating on its premises. Despite a military curfew, the protesters defied the restrictions to express their dissatisfaction with Hasina’s government.

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Agency reports stated that protestors also smashed a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina`s father and a hero of Bangladesh`s Liberation War, with hammers. 

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Protesters targeted and set fire to the offices of Hasina’s Awami League party in Dhanmondi and other parts of Dhaka. The agitators chanted anti-government slogans as they caused extensive damage to the party’s infrastructure.

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The residence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was attacked and vandalized by protesters. Smoke was seen rising from the house, adding to the chaos and destruction that spread across the capital. 

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In response to the escalating violence, the government imposed a nationwide curfew and ordered a complete internet shutdown. Despite these measures, protesters continued to gather in Dhaka for the "Long March to Dhaka", leading to further clashes with the police and military.

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Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which triggered celebrations among the protesters. This announcement marked a significant turning point in the protests, as it fulfilled one of the main demands of the demonstrators.

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The protests and subsequent clashes resulted in at least 101 deaths, including 14 policemen. The violence and unrest have highlighted the deep political and social divisions within Bangladesh, raising concerns about the country’s stability and future direction.

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Protestors storm Hasina`s official residence after she flees Bangladesh

On August 5, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position and fled the country amid protests against her government. The protests, which began with demands to end the government job quota system, escalated into anti-government demonstrations. Pics/ PTI &amp; AFP

Agency reports stated that protestors also smashed a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina`s father and a hero of Bangladesh`s Liberation War, with hammers.&nbsp;

Protesters targeted and set fire to the offices of Hasina&rsquo;s Awami League party in Dhanmondi and other parts of Dhaka. The agitators chanted anti-government slogans as they caused extensive damage to the party&rsquo;s infrastructure.

The residence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was attacked and vandalized by protesters. Smoke was seen rising from the house, adding to the chaos and destruction that spread across the capital.&nbsp;

In response to the escalating violence, the government imposed a nationwide curfew and ordered a complete internet shutdown. Despite these measures, protesters continued to gather in Dhaka for the "Long March to Dhaka", leading to further clashes with the police and military.

Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s resignation, which triggered celebrations among the protesters. This announcement marked a significant turning point in the protests, as it fulfilled one of the main demands of the demonstrators.

The protests and subsequent clashes resulted in at least 101 deaths, including 14 policemen. The violence and unrest have highlighted the deep political and social divisions within Bangladesh, raising concerns about the country&rsquo;s stability and future direction.

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On August 5, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position and fled the country amid protests against her government. The protests, which began with demands to end the government job quota system, escalated into anti-government demonstrations. Pics/ PTI & AFP

Agency reports stated that protestors also smashed a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina`s father and a hero of Bangladesh`s Liberation War, with hammers.

Protesters targeted and set fire to the offices of Hasina’s Awami League party in Dhanmondi and other parts of Dhaka. The agitators chanted anti-government slogans as they caused extensive damage to the party’s infrastructure.

The residence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was attacked and vandalized by protesters. Smoke was seen rising from the house, adding to the chaos and destruction that spread across the capital.

Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which triggered celebrations among the protesters. This announcement marked a significant turning point in the protests, as it fulfilled one of the main demands of the demonstrators.

The protests and subsequent clashes resulted in at least 101 deaths, including 14 policemen. The violence and unrest have highlighted the deep political and social divisions within Bangladesh, raising concerns about the country’s stability and future direction.