Sheikh Hasina's Rise And Downfall 

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In dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh's longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina Monday resigned as prime minister and fled the country

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Sheikh Hasina became Bangladesh prime minister for the first time after her Awami League party won the 1996 elections

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In December 2008, Awami League won the general election, and Hasina became prime minister for a second time

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In January 2014, Awami League won the general election, which was boycotted by the main opposition party. Hasina won a second straight term as Bangladesh prime minister

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In January 2015, Political unrest and violence erupted, stemming from opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's unmet demands after the 2014 elections

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In December 2018, Awami League again won the general election amid vote-rigging allegations. Hasina secured a third consecutive term 

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In January this year, Hasina won a fourth straight term in elections boycotted by the opposition

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In July this year, students launched massive protest over government job quota. On August 4, at least 94 people were killed, taking total number of deaths in violence to over 300

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The next day Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country, bringing an end to her long tenure 

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