Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after 15 years in power as protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her residence. The military chief announced plans to seek the president's guidance on forming an interim government and promised to investigate the crackdowns that fueled outrage. The protests began as a demand to end a quota system for government jobs but escalated into an uprising against Hasina and her ruling party. The government's use of force resulted in nearly 300 deaths and the closure of schools and universities. The unrest led to arrests, internet blackouts, and calls for non-cooperation. This event took place on 08/05/2024 at the following location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Resignation
Total Fatalities: 300
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 300
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AP
