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Houses set ablaze, Sheikh Hasina's house stormed: Bangladesh unrest in pictures

Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister came to a dramatic end on August 5 as she fled the country amidst severe unrest.

Moneycontrol News | August 06, 2024 / 14:40 IST
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Protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka on August 5 following her exit from the nation.
Protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka on August 5 following her exit from the nation.
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Protesters march towards Sheikh Hasina's palace as army personnel stand guard in the Shahbag area, near Dhaka University, on August 5. What began as student-led demonstrations against government hiring rules in July escalated, leading to Hasina fleeing the country and the military announcing plans to form an interim government.
Protesters march towards Sheikh Hasina's palace as army personnel stand guard in the Shahbag area, near Dhaka University, on August 5. What began as student-led demonstrations against government hiring rules in July escalated, leading to Hasina fleeing the country and the military announcing plans to form an interim government.
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A portrait of Bangladesh's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is visible as agitators set ablaze the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka on August 5.
A portrait of Bangladesh's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is visible as agitators set ablaze the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka on August 5.
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This aerial photo shows agitators setting fire to the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the Dhanmondi locality of Dhaka on August 5.
This aerial photo shows agitators setting fire to the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the Dhanmondi locality of Dhaka on August 5.
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Anti-government protesters gather to vandalise former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka, following her resignation and departure. Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister ended dramatically on August 5, as she fled the country amid severe unrest.
Anti-government protesters gather to vandalise former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka, following her resignation and departure. Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister ended dramatically on August 5, as she fled the country amid severe unrest.
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Agitators attempt to vandalise a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father and father of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which began with protests over job quotas and escalated into widespread demands for Hasina’s resignation, reached a critical point with violent clashes on August 4.
Agitators attempt to vandalise a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father and father of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which began with protests over job quotas and escalated into widespread demands for Hasina’s resignation, reached a critical point with violent clashes on August 4.
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Anti-government protesters set fire to the 'Bangabandhu Memorial Museum' in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which included expressions of discontent and some viewing Hasina’s ousting as a form of liberation, resulted in significant damage to the museum.
Anti-government protesters set fire to the 'Bangabandhu Memorial Museum' in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which included expressions of discontent and some viewing Hasina’s ousting as a form of liberation, resulted in significant damage to the museum.
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Protesters climbed atop a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and parent of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which began as student-led protests over job quotas, has led to at least 366 deaths since its inception.
Protesters climbed atop a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and parent of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August 5. The unrest, which began as student-led protests over job quotas, has led to at least 366 deaths since its inception.
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A portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and father of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, lies damaged at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, which was set ablaze by anti-government protesters in Dhaka on August 6. In response to the unrest, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has ordered the release of those detained during the protests, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
A portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and father of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, lies damaged at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, which was set ablaze by anti-government protesters in Dhaka on August 6. In response to the unrest, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has ordered the release of those detained during the protests, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
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Protesting students celebrate in Shahbag near Dhaka university area in Dhaka on August 5.
Protesting students celebrate in Shahbag near Dhaka University area in Dhaka on August 5.
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Protesting students celebrate in Shahbag near Dhaka university area in Dhaka on August 5. Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus will serve as the Chief Advisor to a proposed interim government in Bangladesh, student leaders announced on August 6.

Protesting students celebrate in Shahbag near Dhaka university area in Dhaka on August 5. Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus will serve as the Chief Advisor to a proposed interim government in Bangladesh, student leaders announced on August 6.

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