Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate after getting the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 5 2024
[AP Photo/Rajib Dhar] 
BANGLADESHI Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country today as thousands of protesters stormed her official residence.
Ms Hasina, who has been prime minister since 2009 and held the office previously from 1996-2001, was seen boarding a military helicopter with her sister as weeks of protests came to a climax. She reportedly landed in India.
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