Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad - around 30 km from Delhi - Monday evening. 

Hours earlier the 76-year-old five-time Prime Minister had resigned from her position after violent protests - over a government jobs quota - killed over 300.

Sheikh Hasina is expected to leave, almost immediately, for London, sources said.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Army, which gave Sheikh Hasina 45 minutes to resign after her government couldn't control the violence, has taken control. 

In a televised address Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military will form an "interim government" and told protesters to stand down.

"There is a crisis. I have met Opposition leaders and we have decided to form an interim government to run this country. I take all responsibility and promise to protect your life and property. Your demands will be fulfilled. Please stop the violence," the Army chief said.

Earlier today protesters broke into Gonobhaban - the Dhaka residence of the Prime Minister.

Source: NDTV

BDST: 1909 HRS, AUGUST 5, 2024 
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