Bangladesh Army to Install Government After PM Flees Country
- Army chief says he’s met with political leaders in the country
- Hasina faced calls to step down after weeks of deadly protests
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on Monday after resigning under pressure from millions of protesters, with the nation’s army chief saying he’ll work to form an interim government.
Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said in a televised address that he’d met with political leaders in the country and will hold talks with President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the matter. The army expects to reach a solution tonight, he said.