Bangladesh Army takes charge, forms interim govt

The Bangladesh Army has taken control of the country, announcing that an interim government will assume power following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

 

Army Chief Waker Uz Zaman addressed the nation, which has been engulfed by violent protests demanding Hasina's resignation.

 

Zaman urged citizens to maintain peace and return to their homes.

 

This dramatic development follows a weekend of intense violence and unrest, one of the deadliest periods in Bangladesh's recent history. At least 98 people were killed and hundreds injured as police clashed with protesters.

 

Prime Minister Hasina resigned after an Army ultimatum, giving her just 45 minutes to step down.

Sources confirmed that Hasina was flown to India in a Bangladesh Air Force helicopter, departing from the Air Force base in Kurmitola at 14:25 local time.

This is a developing story.