Bangladesh to have interim government as prime minister resigns

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, Reuters writes.

Earlier, Prothom Alo Daily reported that Hasina flew to India in a military helicopter. She and her sister left their residence in Dhaka to seek refuge in a safer place. According to News18 TV channel, Hasina flew to Finland.

To remind, there have been anti-government demonstrations and riots in Bangladesh for several days; as a result, more than 300 people have died.

The Bangladesh Army chief general said that after the prime minister’s resignation, the country will have an interim government.