Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees Country amidst protests
Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her position and departed the country, according to recent media reports. The dramatic turn of events follows a surge of protests, with demonstrators storming the Prime Minister's palace.
A senior advisor to Sheikh Hasina had earlier revealed on Monday that the resignation of the embattled leader is a "possibility" due to the severe political turmoil. "The situation is such that this is a possibility, but I don't know how it will happen," the aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, had told AFP.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, is expected to address the nation. The rallies, which initially began over civil service job quotas, have escalated into broad demands for the Prime Minister's resignation.
This turmoil echoes past political crises in Bangladesh, including the military-led emergency in January 2007, which led to the formation of a caretaker government.
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Bomb-like object found outside police station in Punjab's Ajnala
Amritsar, Nov 24: A bomb-like object was found outside the Ajnala police station near Amritsar on Sunday, police said.
Police sealed the area and pressed a bomb disposal squad into service immediately after getting the information, which sent the object for further investigation, officials said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gurwinder Singh, said it would be too early to say anything on the matter, adding that an investigation was underway.
RDX around 800 grams placed near #Ajnala police station same police station, which was attacked by #AmritpalSingh February last year.#Punjab #Amritsar pic.twitter.com/XVqvHDIlbz
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