On the evening of October 29th, 2021, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s final hours in office were nothing short of chaotic. As the clock struck midnight and her term came to an end, the country was thrown into a state of confusion and uncertainty.
The chaos began earlier in the day when the Prime Minister’s party, the Awami League, lost the general elections to the opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The defeat came as a shock to many, as Hasina had been in power for over a decade and was widely expected to win a fourth term.
As the results started coming in, tensions began to rise in the capital city of Dhaka. Supporters of the BNP took to the streets to celebrate their victory, while supporters of the Awami League protested the results, alleging voter fraud and manipulation.
Amidst the growing unrest, Prime Minister Hasina was seen in public for the last time, addressing her supporters and urging them to remain calm and peaceful. However, her words fell on deaf ears as the situation quickly spiraled out of control.
As the night wore on, reports of violence and clashes between rival political factions began to emerge. In some areas, police were called in to disperse the crowds, while in others, chaos reigned as protesters set fire to vehicles and clashed with security forces.
In the early hours of the morning, as her term officially came to an end, Prime Minister Hasina made a final address to the nation, conceding defeat and announcing her resignation. The announcement came as a shock to many, as Hasina had previously vowed to fight the election results and refused to step down.
In the aftermath of her resignation, the country was left in a state of uncertainty as the opposition party prepared to take power. With tensions running high and the possibility of further violence looming, many are left wondering what the future holds for Bangladesh.
As Sheikh Hasina’s chaotic final hours come to a close, the country is left to pick up the pieces and move forward. Only time will tell what the future holds for Bangladesh and its people.
