Euphoria in Bangladesh as PM Sheikh Hasina Leaves Country

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, stepped down following prolonged and violent anti-government demonstrations, marking the

conclusion of her over two-decade-long tenure at the helm of the nation's politics.

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Ms. Hasina, aged 76, departed the country and reportedly arrived in India on Monday. Celebratory crowds poured onto the streets to mark the occasion,

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with reports of some individuals breaching the prime ministerial palace, allegedly engaging in looting and vandalizing sections of her former residence.

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Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the military will initiate discussions regarding the establishment of an interim government.

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Shortly after Ms. Hasina resigned, President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued an order for the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Khaleda Zia.

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In a televised announcement on Monday afternoon, Waker-uz-Zaman stated that plans were underway to establish an interim government.

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He further mentioned that he planned to meet with President Mohammed Shahabuddin and expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached by day's end.

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Demonstrators were observed removing furniture from the prime minister's residence.

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The nation has witnessed numerous military coups, with the most recent occurring in 2007.

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