Sources have reported the resignation of Sheikh Hasina amid violence in Bangladesh. More than 100 people, including 19 policemen, were killed in the violence that broke out between protesters demanding the abolition of job reservation and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and supporters of the ruling party. The situation is so bad that an indefinite curfew has been imposed across the country and the Internet has been banned.
Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka amidst terrorism
Currently, Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka and reached Agartala. Now according to sources, she can also go to Delhi. After Sheikh Hasina's departure, security has been tightened in Bangladesh. Along with this, the army has taken over Bangladesh. The army chief says that the situation in Bangladesh is serious at this time.
Protests turned violent on Sunday
The long-running student protest demanding the abolition of the quota system in government jobs turned violent on Sunday. The protesters say that now their only demand is the resignation of PM Sheikh Hasina. At least 100 people have been killed in clashes, firing and retaliatory action across the country. According to information, 14 policemen have been killed across the country. It is being told that about 300 policemen have been injured.
Know why violence broke out
The protesters are demanding that the quota system reserving 30 percent of government jobs for the families of the 1971 freedom fighters be abolished. Earlier, when violence broke out, the court had reduced the quota limit. But the violence did not stop and now the protesters are demanding the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. So far more than 11 thousand people have been arrested. The government has ordered the closure of meta platforms Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram.
PM calls protesters terrorists
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Hasina said that those who are 'sabotaging' the country in the name of protest are not students but terrorists and asked people to suppress them strictly. She said, “I appeal to the countrymen to crack down on these terrorists.” The PM has also held an emergency meeting with defense officials. Meanwhile, amid the violent protests, the government has announced a three-day holiday on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Appeal for non-payment of taxes and bills
The protesters have called for non-payment of taxes and bills. Protesters also attacked open offices and institutions on Sunday, including a hospital, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka's Shahbagh area. Some crude bombs were exploded and gunfire was heard in Dhaka's Uttara area.
There was violence in July too
The entire city has turned into a battlefield. Protest leaders have called on demonstrators to arm themselves with bamboo sticks, as the previous round of protests in July was largely crushed by the police.