Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns
Ending 15 Years in Power
Deadly Protests Spark Political Crisis
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, ending a period of political turmoil that has left the country on edge. Hasina's resignation comes after weeks of deadly anti-government protests that have brought the country to a standstill.
Hasina, who has been in office since 1996, is the daughter of Bangladesh's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She has been a key figure in the country's politics for decades, but has recently faced growing criticism for her authoritarian rule.
The protests that led to Hasina's resignation began in early April as peaceful demonstrations by students, but quickly turned violent as the government cracked down on protesters. At least 70 people have been killed in the violence, and hundreds more have been injured.
Hasina's resignation has sparked a political crisis in Bangladesh, with no clear successor in sight. The country is now facing the possibility of a prolonged period of instability as political parties jockey for power.
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