Long-time Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina had not resigned as prime minister before fleeing this week to India as anti-government protesters marched on her official residence, her son and adviser told Reuters early on Saturday.

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As Bangladesh awaits an interim government to end the chaos and mayhem, protesters have called for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead the nation. The economist has said he is ready to fill the power vacuum after former PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday. The question is, what comes next? Can the interim government bring peace and stability to the crisis-hit country?

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Mr. Jaishankar said that the country had been facing “considerable tension, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics,” since its General elections in January 2024. He continued that this aggravated a student agitation that began in June.

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Bangladesh has descended into chaos with the violent protesters vandalising several government buildings and also historical sites. They also set fire to the offices and houses of the Awami League Party. Also, they targeted the minorities their businesses and even temples in several locations shortly after Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as the prime minister of Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh Violence: Minorities and temples came under attack at multiple locations

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Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenge, according to reports.

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Amid escalating Bangladesh unrest, the CCS met at Lok Kalyan Marg with top ministers and officials. Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst protests, claiming 300 lives, led her to seek refuge in India's Hindon Air Base, planning to depart for London. The VHP plans a Tuesday press conference following attacks on Hindus, with BJP leaders voicing solidarity online.

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Bangladesh army declared control over the nation after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid massive anti-government protests. The interim government faces the daunting task of restoring stability and addressing grievances that fueled this upheaval in the first place. What comes next?

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Resigns, Flees the Country as Army Takes Over

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.

Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees Bangladesh

Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper. Across the border, as Hasina landed in Agartala in India's Tripura state, celebratory jubilation took over Bangladesh as angry protesters stormed inside her Gono Bhaban Palace, vandalised furniture, glass&nbsp;door&nbsp;panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government.&nbsp;

The protesters rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;

"Hasina sealed her fate when she decided to respond to the protests with brutality and arrogance rather than pursue serious dialogue with protest leaders. She pushed Bangladeshis over the edge," said&nbsp;Thomas Kean, Crisis Group's Senior Consultant on Bangladesh, while speaking to WION.

As the South Asian country turned into a state of chaos and anarchy, Hasina who once held the crown of Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, tumbled down the stairs of power as people took control of what the country claimed as "democracy".&nbsp;

<h2>Sheikh Hasina's past</h2>

Sheikh Hasina, before becoming one of the strongest female political leaders of the Indian subcontinent, was the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father and first&nbsp;president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;

The woman who ruled this South Asian country for two decades, also became the longest-serving female&nbsp;head of government in the world before she was forced to step down on August 5.&nbsp;

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After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in the Bangladeshi coup d'état on August 15, 1975, Hasina witnessed the murder of her entire family - except for her husband, children and sister - a horrific incident which she has recollected umpteen times while addressing people.

Hasina, along with her surviving family members, hid in the house of the Bangladeshi ambassador to&nbsp;West Germany before eventually taking political asylum in India, where she rushed for safety even this time.&nbsp;

Bangladesh's military government of&nbsp;Ziaur Rahman barred Hasina from entering the country and she was able to step on her soil on May 17, 1981, after getting elected President of the Awami League on February 16, 1981.

<h2>Hasina's rise to power&nbsp;</h2>

In the 1980s, Hasina was kept in detention and house arrests multiple times as she campaigned against martial law and called for a return to democracy.&nbsp;

She took part in the 1986 Bangladeshi general election - which took place under Martial Law - and eventually became the Leader of the Opposition. Hasina first came to power as she toppled her opposition and leader of the BNP, Khaleda Zia, from power.&nbsp;

Hasina's Awami League lost the 2001 General Elections and soon after Hasina faced an assassination attempt - which served as a stark reminder of her past.&nbsp;

A&nbsp;grenade attack was carried out at an Awami League gathering on August 21&nbsp;in Dhaka which led to the death of 24 party supporters.&nbsp;

Before the 2007 elections, the country was battling political unrest and a caretaker government was established after Khaleda Zia's regime ended in October 2006.&nbsp;

In July 2007, the police arrested Hasina on charges of extortion and she was kept in a building which has been converted into a jail on the premises of the parliament.

She was also charged with being the mastermind of the murder of four supporters of the rival political party.&nbsp;She was later released on parole on the basis of medical reasons.&nbsp;

<h2>Hasina's opposition-less democracy&nbsp;</h2>

In 2009, Hasina again clinched victory and this time she held on to power till present, as the world saw her rule over democracy in her style.

Hasina’s government through these years remain tainted with accusations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture of opposition leaders.&nbsp;

As Bangladesh's democratic credentials remained under question, the governments of other nation-states, notably the United States, publicly appealed to the prime minister to ensure that the citizens were freely engaging in peaceful political activities.

Experts say that Bangladesh's new rulers need to embark on a long task of rebuilding democracy in the human capital-rich South Asian nation surrounded by India from three sides.&nbsp;

Hasina's Awami League had clinched a landslide victory in the 2014 General Elections but the win came in the wake of the polls boycott by leading opposition parties amid reports of a lack of non-partisan administration for carrying out the polls, unfair means being used in elections, and alleged crackdown on the opposition.&nbsp;

The situation grimed further as Hasina consolidated her power in the third and fourth consecutive terms amid crippling opposition, allegedly "farcical" elections and dying democracy. The balance of power was long lost.&nbsp;

"Part of the reason the protest movement gained such widespread support was the fact the country has not held a competitive election in 15 years," said Kean.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Bangladesh PM Hasina leaves Dhaka while protesters storm her official residence

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The year 2018 saw nothing new as opposition leaders were detained or arrested, not allowed to hold meetings and reports emerged of election agents getting abducted amid general elections.&nbsp;

Hasina again came to power in 2024 in what the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) denounced as a "dummy election". Before ensuring that she climbs the throne this time, Hasina fiercely appealed to her party leaders,&nbsp;

“The hands that would be raised against us have to be broken.”

On August 5, 2024, the hands that rose against Hasina's opposition-less democratic rule went beyond a visible count. These hands, on the back of the country's army, have now taken the power back in their grip to restore democracy - an initiative once vowed by Hasina herself.

Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper.

Bangladesh on August 5 saw a dramatic and unforeseen end of Sheikh Hasina's 20-year rule when the prime minister fled from the capital Dhaka to a "safer place" in a military chopper. Across the border, as Hasina landed in Agartala in India's Tripura state, celebratory jubilation took over Bangladesh as angry protesters stormed inside her Gono Bhaban Palace, vandalised furniture, glass door panels, books and other items and expressed their anger against civil service job quotas recently announced by the government. The protesters rampaged through symbols of Hasina's rule, including the busts of her father, the creator of Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. "Hasina sealed her fate when she decided to respond to the protests with brutality and arrogance rather than pursue serious dialogue with protest leaders. She pushed Bangladeshis over the edge," said Thomas Kean, Crisis Group's Senior Consultant on Bangladesh, while speaking to WION. As the South Asian country turned into a state of chaos and anarchy, Hasina who once held the crown of Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, tumbled down the stairs of power as people took control of what the country claimed as "democracy". Sheikh Hasina's past Sheikh Hasina, before becoming one of the strongest female political leaders of the Indian subcontinent, was the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father and first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The woman who ruled this South Asian country for two decades, also became the longest-serving female head of government in the world before she was forced to step down on August 5. Also Read: Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina resigns as PM; army chief says interim govt to be formed soon After Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in the Bangladeshi coup d'état on August 15, 1975, Hasina witnessed the murder of her entire family - except for her husband, children and sister - a horrific incident which she has recollected umpteen times while addressing people. Hasina, along with her surviving family members, hid in the house of the Bangladeshi ambassador to West Germany before eventually taking political asylum in India, where she rushed for safety even this time. Bangladesh's military government of Ziaur Rahman barred Hasina from entering the country and she was able to step on her soil on May 17, 1981, after getting elected President of the Awami League on February 16, 1981. Hasina's rise to power In the 1980s, Hasina was kept in detention and house arrests multiple times as she campaigned against martial law and called for a return to democracy. She took part in the 1986 Bangladeshi general election - which took place under Martial Law - and eventually became the Leader of the Opposition. Hasina first came to power as she toppled her opposition and leader of the BNP, Khaleda Zia, from power. Hasina's Awami League lost the 2001 General Elections and soon after Hasina faced an assassination attempt - which served as a stark reminder of her past. A grenade attack was carried out at an Awami League gathering on August 21 in Dhaka which led to the death of 24 party supporters. Before the 2007 elections, the country was battling political unrest and a caretaker government was established after Khaleda Zia's regime ended in October 2006. In July 2007, the police arrested Hasina on charges of extortion and she was kept in a building which has been converted into a jail on the premises of the parliament. She was also charged with being the mastermind of the murder of four supporters of the rival political party. She was later released on parole on the basis of medical reasons. Hasina's opposition-less democracy In 2009, Hasina again clinched victory and this time she held on to power till present, as the world saw her rule over democracy in her style. Hasina’s government through these years remain tainted with accusations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and torture of opposition leaders. As Bangladesh's democratic credentials remained under question, the governments of other nation-states, notably the United States, publicly appealed to the prime minister to ensure that the citizens were freely engaging in peaceful political activities. Experts say that Bangladesh's new rulers need to embark on a long task of rebuilding democracy in the human capital-rich South Asian nation surrounded by India from three sides. Hasina's Awami League had clinched a landslide victory in the 2014 General Elections but the win came in the wake of the polls boycott by leading opposition parties amid reports of a lack of non-partisan administration for carrying out the polls, unfair means being used in elections, and alleged crackdown on the opposition. The situation grimed further as Hasina consolidated her power in the third and fourth consecutive terms amid crippling opposition, allegedly "farcical" elections and dying democracy. The balance of power was long lost. "Part of the reason the protest movement gained such widespread support was the fact the country has not held a competitive election in 15 years," said Kean. Watch: Bangladesh PM Hasina leaves Dhaka while protesters storm her official residence The year 2018 saw nothing new as opposition leaders were detained or arrested, not allowed to hold meetings and reports emerged of election agents getting abducted amid general elections. Hasina again came to power in 2024 in what the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) denounced as a "dummy election". Before ensuring that she climbs the throne this time, Hasina fiercely appealed to her party leaders, “The hands that would be raised against us have to be broken.” On August 5, 2024, the hands that rose against Hasina's opposition-less democratic rule went beyond a visible count. These hands, on the back of the country's army, have now taken the power back in their grip to restore democracy - an initiative once vowed by Hasina herself.

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US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation coming under fire over the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

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Kaja Kallas has officially resigned as Estonia’s prime minister to become the European Union's foreign policy chief later this year.

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After a disastrous outing in the UK General Elections, the Conservative party went back to the drawing board and have chalked out an interim shadow cabinet but the new cabinet, however, does not feature former Prime Minister David Cameron.

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A key member of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Friday became the highest profile Conservative lawmaker to join a growing parliamentary exodus ahead of the July general election. Watch in for more details!

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Escalating turmoil in Haiti a new transitional presidential Council has been sworn in opening the way for the creation of a caretaker government that would have to restore order in the country besieged by deadly gang violence.

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The way we quit our jobs is evolving and social media is becoming an increasingly influential platform in the professional sphere. Amid this, a&nbsp;burgeoning trend is gripping young TikTok users where they are shaking up traditional notions of how employees bid farewell to their current workplaces.

This new trend is called 'Quit-Tok' and is in stark contrast to 'Quiet Quitting'. In quiet quitting, an employee deliberately maintains a low profile and refrains from going above and beyond basic minimum&nbsp;in their work, and avoid&nbsp;drawing attention to themselves to hold on to their jobs.

However, as per this recent trend of Quit-Tok, a growing number of young professionals are turning to social media to bid farewell to their jobs live for millions of online followers to watch. Instead of the traditional resignation email, these individuals are opting for dramatic exits online.&nbsp;

In one such instance, a Former Australian government employee, Christina Zumbo, made headlines when she resigned from her job via a post she shared with her TikTok followers. After posting the resignation update, she was anxious for her boss's video call.

The email she posted for her followers detailed her struggles with job-related mental health issues. Zumbo's issues struck a chord with many who checked out her post, and they also started to comment with their own struggles.&nbsp;

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"I really struggled with making this decision to leave, feeling like I was letting my team and manager down, and the thought of being without work without something lined up, into a tumultuous job market at the time. I decided to share this journey online because it simply isn't talked about enough," Zumbo reportedly told a UK media outlet.

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"I had no idea so many people would see, relate and share their own stories - or their fear of leaving their current workplace, or their strong desire to do what I did.&nbsp;It's always surprising in the best way, the sense of community you feel if you open yourself up to showing real, relatable vulnerability online," she added.&nbsp;

<h2>What after Quit-Tok?</h2>

However, despite the initial allure of these live resignations, a growing number of participants are finding themselves grappling with regret.

According to reports, experts are sounding alarms about the consequences and their potential effect on future career prospects.

Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-child-alcohol-use-tops-global-chart-who-report-714841">UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report</a>

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Director of career services at the University of Phoenix Jessica Roper reportedly said that while she underscored the fierce competition within the job market, she is advising against such actions that could jeopardise future opportunities.

(With inputs from agencies)

The way we quit our jobs is evolving and social media is becoming an increasingly influential platform in the professional sphere. Amid this, a burgeoning trend is gripping young TikTok users where they are shaking up traditional notions of how employees bid farewell to their current workplaces.

The way we quit our jobs is evolving and social media is becoming an increasingly influential platform in the professional sphere. Amid this, a burgeoning trend is gripping young TikTok users where they are shaking up traditional notions of how employees bid farewell to their current workplaces. This new trend is called 'Quit-Tok' and is in stark contrast to 'Quiet Quitting'. In quiet quitting, an employee deliberately maintains a low profile and refrains from going above and beyond basic minimum in their work, and avoid drawing attention to themselves to hold on to their jobs. However, as per this recent trend of Quit-Tok, a growing number of young professionals are turning to social media to bid farewell to their jobs live for millions of online followers to watch. Instead of the traditional resignation email, these individuals are opting for dramatic exits online. In one such instance, a Former Australian government employee, Christina Zumbo, made headlines when she resigned from her job via a post she shared with her TikTok followers. After posting the resignation update, she was anxious for her boss's video call. The email she posted for her followers detailed her struggles with job-related mental health issues. Zumbo's issues struck a chord with many who checked out her post, and they also started to comment with their own struggles. Also Read | Huge fossilised footprint of dinosaur found in China belongs to a megaraptor "I really struggled with making this decision to leave, feeling like I was letting my team and manager down, and the thought of being without work without something lined up, into a tumultuous job market at the time. I decided to share this journey online because it simply isn't talked about enough," Zumbo reportedly told a UK media outlet. Also Read | Is methane seeping on Mars? NASA scientists explain unusual behaviour of gas on the Red Planet's Gale Crater "I had no idea so many people would see, relate and share their own stories - or their fear of leaving their current workplace, or their strong desire to do what I did. It's always surprising in the best way, the sense of community you feel if you open yourself up to showing real, relatable vulnerability online," she added. What after Quit-Tok? However, despite the initial allure of these live resignations, a growing number of participants are finding themselves grappling with regret. According to reports, experts are sounding alarms about the consequences and their potential effect on future career prospects. Watch | UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report × Director of career services at the University of Phoenix Jessica Roper reportedly said that while she underscored the fierce competition within the job market, she is advising against such actions that could jeopardise future opportunities. (With inputs from agencies)

Rise of Quit-Tok: Young workers resigning live on TikTok for millions to watch

Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir announced on Friday that she will resign from her post and run for president. It was not immediately clear who would succeed Jakobsdottir as prime minister, a job she has held since 2017.

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The Vietnamese Communist Party officially accepted&nbsp;the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, as declared by the government on Wednesday (Mar 20). This development suggests a period of political instability that could potentially undermine foreign investors' trust in the nation. The government stated that Thuong had violated party regulations, resulting in adverse public perception and damaging the Party's, State's, and his personal reputation.

The Central Party Committee, a crucial decision-making body within Vietnam's Communist Party administration, endorsed Thuong's resignation approximately a year following his election.

While the president's role is largely ceremonial, it carries significant political weight as one of the nation's top four positions. Attempts to reach the presidential office for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful.

The committee's decision precedes an extraordinary session of Vietnam's parliament scheduled for Thursday, where deputies are expected to affirm the party's resolutions.

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<h2>Origins of political upheaval</h2>

Although the government statement did not specify Thuong's transgressions, recent leadership changes in the single-party state have been linked to the extensive "blazing furnace" anti-bribery campaign. This campaign, while aimed at combating widespread corruption, has been criticised as a tool for political power struggles. Foreign investors and diplomats have expressed concerns about its impact on decision-making processes in Vietnam, exacerbating an already cumbersome bureaucracy.

Thuong, aged 53, stepped down shortly after Vietnamese authorities announced the arrest of a former provincial head from Quang Ngai province for alleged corruption dating back a decade.

Thuong served as the party chief in the same province during that period. Additionally, he held senior party positions in Ho Chi Minh City, which is grappling with a massive financial scandal currently undergoing a significant trial.

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Thuong's close association with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the driving force behind the anti-graft campaign, further underscores the political dynamics at play.

The sudden departure of Thuong raises concerns about political stability and its impact on foreign investment. Recent fluctuations in the Ho Chi Minh City stock exchange and net sales by foreign investors indicate apprehension among investors. While some believe that policy and administrative decisions may slow down further, Vietnam's fundamental stance on key policies is not expected to change drastically. However, repeated leadership changes may erode business sentiment, posing challenges for a country heavily reliant on foreign investment.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Vietnamese Communist Party officially accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, as declared by the government on Wednesday (Mar 20). This development suggests a period of political instability that could potentially undermine foreign investors' trust in the nation.

The Vietnamese Communist Party officially accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, as declared by the government on Wednesday (Mar 20). This development suggests a period of political instability that could potentially undermine foreign investors' trust in the nation. The government stated that Thuong had violated party regulations, resulting in adverse public perception and damaging the Party's, State's, and his personal reputation. The Central Party Committee, a crucial decision-making body within Vietnam's Communist Party administration, endorsed Thuong's resignation approximately a year following his election. While the president's role is largely ceremonial, it carries significant political weight as one of the nation's top four positions. Attempts to reach the presidential office for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful. The committee's decision precedes an extraordinary session of Vietnam's parliament scheduled for Thursday, where deputies are expected to affirm the party's resolutions. Also read | US companies eye $8 billion investment in Vietnam Origins of political upheaval Although the government statement did not specify Thuong's transgressions, recent leadership changes in the single-party state have been linked to the extensive "blazing furnace" anti-bribery campaign. This campaign, while aimed at combating widespread corruption, has been criticised as a tool for political power struggles. Foreign investors and diplomats have expressed concerns about its impact on decision-making processes in Vietnam, exacerbating an already cumbersome bureaucracy. Thuong, aged 53, stepped down shortly after Vietnamese authorities announced the arrest of a former provincial head from Quang Ngai province for alleged corruption dating back a decade. Thuong served as the party chief in the same province during that period. Additionally, he held senior party positions in Ho Chi Minh City, which is grappling with a massive financial scandal currently undergoing a significant trial. Also read | Blinken reiterates USA’s ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend Philippines against attack by China Thuong's close association with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the driving force behind the anti-graft campaign, further underscores the political dynamics at play. The sudden departure of Thuong raises concerns about political stability and its impact on foreign investment. Recent fluctuations in the Ho Chi Minh City stock exchange and net sales by foreign investors indicate apprehension among investors. While some believe that policy and administrative decisions may slow down further, Vietnam's fundamental stance on key policies is not expected to change drastically. However, repeated leadership changes may erode business sentiment, posing challenges for a country heavily reliant on foreign investment. (With inputs from agencies)

Vietnam president resigns abruptly, prompting concerns about stability

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