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Bangladesh's army chief says will 'form an interim government'

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and an interim government will run the country, the country's army chief said on Monday.

AFP WORLD
Published August 05,2024
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Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said Monday he will form an interim government after the prime minister resigned and fled the capital in the face of overwhelming protests.

"We will form an interim government," Waker said in a broadcast to the nation on state television, adding Sheikh Hasina had resigned.