Sheikh Hasina Resigns As PM Amid Massive Unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly resigned following weeks of protests over job quota reforms, Bangladesh High Commission officials told Reuters in Delhi.

According to Daily Star, Hasina left Dhaka on Monday for a “safer place”. According to Reuters, she will be landing in India today. News agency AFP reported that she and her sister have left Gono Bhaban, her official residence.

“She wanted to record a speech. But she could not get an opportunity to do that,” a source close to her told AFP.