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Bangladesh: Protesters storm Hasina residence in Dhaka

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Gasia Ohanes | Alex Footman
August 5, 2024

Demonstrators in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka have stormed Sheikh Hasina's official residence. The ousted prime minister had earlier resigned and fled to neighboring India. Bangladesh's army said it would form an interim government.

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