Army Takes Over Bangladesh After Protesters Seize Government House
- Over 280 Killed During Deadly Protest
The Military has taken over Bangladesh after a protest that left more than 90 people dead on Sunday.
Osun Defender reports that Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ended on Monday as she resigned and fled the palace.
Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, said in a broadcast to the nation on state television on Monday Hasina had resigned and the military would form an interim government
According to BBC, at least 90 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday.
The unrest comes as student leaders have declared a campaign of civil disobedience to demand that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down.
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Thirteen police officers were killed when thousands of people attacked a police station in the district of Sirajganj, police said.
The student protest started with a demand to abolish quotas in civil service jobs last month but has now turned into a wider anti-government movement.
Both police and some supporters of the governing party were seen shooting at anti-government protesters with live ammunition. The Police also used tear gas and rubber bullets.
The total death toll since the protest movement began in July now stands at over 280.
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