Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns Amid Unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, as confirmed by the country's embassy in New Delhi, according to a report by Reuters. 

The resignation follows a surge in anti-government protests and escalating violence across the nation.

Earlier reports by Prothom Alo Daily indicated that Prime Minister Hasina had departed Bangladesh on a military helicopter bound for India, while News18 suggested she had fled to Finland.

In an interview with CNN-News 18, Bangladesh Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan verified Hasina's resignation on Monday, stating, "Sheikh Hasina has resigned. I have received the information that she has resigned."

Massive protests demanding Hasina's resignation erupted in Dhaka and other major cities on August 4, prompting authorities to impose a curfew and declare a three-day public holiday starting Monday.

The military has taken control of city streets, and there have been widespread reports of internet and social network disruptions. Rail services across the country have been suspended indefinitely. Protest organizers have called for a march to Dhaka.

The unrest initially began in early July, with citizens protesting against job quotas favoring relatives of those who participated in the 1971 war of Independence. The situation has since escalated, resulting in violent clashes.

The Daily Star reports that at least 10,000 people have been arrested since the protests began.

According to AP, citing police and health officials, the death toll has reached as many as 300. Unofficial sources cited by India Today suggest that the number of fatalities could be between 1,000 and 1,400.