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Sheikh Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Deadly Protests

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-07T17:00:18.160497+05:30

- The night before **Sheikh Hasina** fled Bangladesh, her **army chief**, **Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman**, decided troops would not enforce a **curfew** by opening fire on civilians, according to two **serving army officers**. - **Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman** informed Hasina that the army could not implement the **lockdown**, signaling she no longer had their **support**, as confirmed by an **Indian official**. - Details of the **military's decision** and the message to Hasina have not been previously reported, shedding light on the **chaotic end** of her **15-year rule**. - The **nationwide curfew** followed **deadly clashes** that killed at least **91 people**, the **deadliest day** since **protests began in July**. - Hasina fled to **India** on Monday, with her departure facilitated by **Indian officials**, amid **escalating protests** and **loss of military support**. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-army-refused-suppress-protest-sealing-hasinas-fate-2024-08-07/)

The night before Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh, her army chief, Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, decided troops would not enforce a curfew by opening fire on civilians, according to two serving army officers.
Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman informed Hasina that the army could not implement the lockdown, signaling she no longer had their support, as confirmed by an Indian official.
Details of the military's decision and the message to Hasina have not been previously reported, shedding light on the chaotic end of her 15-year rule.
The nationwide curfew followed deadly clashes that killed at least 91 people, the deadliest day since protests began in July.
Hasina fled to India on Monday, with her departure facilitated by Indian officials, amid escalating protests and loss of military support.