US calls for democratic elections as soon as possible after Sheikh Hasina fled the country, sparking celebrations
Protesters in Bangladesh climb a public monument in Dhaka as they celebrate the news of Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister.Protesters in Bangladesh climb a public monument in Dhaka as they celebrate the news of Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister.
The recent protests and crackdown led to some of the worst violence since Bangladesh was founded more than five decades ago. During a briefing at army headquarters, Zaman promised an investigation into the deaths. Elsewhere, the World Bank said it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its loan programme, but that it remained committed to supporting the “development aspirations of the people of Bangladesh”.
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