An Unbending Leader's Crackdown Rains Carnage on Bangladesh
At Least 150 Killed in Violent Protests
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Flees the Country
Dhaka, Bangladesh - In a bloody climax to weeks of escalating unrest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned and fled the country after a crackdown by security forces left at least 150 people dead.
The violence erupted on Sunday as protesters clashed with police and paramilitary forces, demanding Hasina's resignation over allegations of corruption and the suppression of dissent. The government responded with lethal force, using live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the crowds.
"The government's violent response has only made the situation worse," said a spokesperson for the main opposition party. "The people are tired of living under oppression and demanded a change.
Jubilant crowds thronged the streets of Dhaka on Monday after news of Hasina's resignation and flight. However, the situation remains tense as security forces continue to patrol the city and reports of further clashes emerge.
International condemnation of the government's actions has been swift, with the United Nations and the United States calling for an independent investigation into the killings.
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