Bangladesh prime minister resigns and flees the country

The World

Jubilant scenes emerged from the capital Dhaka today after the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule came to an end after weeks of violent clashes with protesters that left more than 300 people dead. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Waliur Rahman, a Bangladeshi journalist, about the scenes from Dhaka today, and what might come next for the country.

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