Shame On You! Bangladesh Leaders Slam Sheikh Hasina For Fleeing Country Amid Political Uproar

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left Dhaka amid escalating protests demanding her resignation, AFP reported, citing a source close to the leader.

"She and her sister have left Ganabhaban, the Prime Minister's official residence, for a safer place," the source said. "She wanted to record a speech but could not get an opportunity to do that," the source added.

Massive Protests Erupt in Dhaka

Hundreds of thousands of protesters defied curfew orders, marching through Dhaka's streets before storming the Prime Minister's residence. Videos showed crowds entering the official residence, waving to cameras as they celebrated.

Soldiers and police, equipped with armored vehicles, had barricaded routes to Ms. Hasina's office with barbed wire, AFP reporters noted, but vast crowds flooded the streets, tearing down the barriers.

Public Outcry Against Leadership

Reacting to the big development, president of the Sommilito Garment Workers Federation, Nazma Akter slammed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for fleeing Dhaka.

"She killed our country, killed our economy and killed our people," Akter told Al Jazeera. "She doesn't love the country; she took advantage and she misused her power, and that is very unfortunate," Akter added.

Local media estimated as many as 400,000 protesters on the streets, though this figure could not be independently verified.

The situation remains tense as citizens continue to express their dissatisfaction with the current leadership. The future political landscape of Bangladesh now hangs in uncertainty following these dramatic events.