Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Protests
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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country amid widening unrest, a military official has said. The news comes after weeks of student-led protests that have spiralled into violence, leaving dozens dead.
According to the official, Hasina submitted her resignation to President Abdul Hamid on Monday and then left the country for London. The move comes as a surprise, as Hasina had previously vowed to remain in office and face the protests.
The protests began in August when students took to the streets to demand reforms to the country's education system. The demonstrations quickly escalated, with protesters calling for Hasina's resignation and an end to corruption.
The government has responded to the protests with a heavy-handed crackdown, which has seen dozens of people killed and hundreds arrested. The crackdown has only served to fuel the anger of the protesters, who have vowed to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.
Hasina's resignation is a major setback for her party, the Awami League. The party has been in power since 2009, and Hasina has been prime minister since 2008.
It is unclear what will happen next in Bangladesh. The military has said that it will not interfere in the political process, but it is unclear if it will be able to maintain order if the protests continue.
The international community has called on all sides to exercise restraint and to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
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