Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after violent protests culminate in Hasina's departure
World | August 06, 2024 15:53 ISTWeeks of violent protests in Bangladesh brought a tumultuous end to Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old reign as she was forced to resign and flee the country on Monday. President Mohammad Shahabuddin had ordered the release of Hasina's rival Khaleda Zia of the BNP after she resigned.