Timeline Of Events That Led To Sheikh Hasina's Ouster
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Protests in Bangladesh that began in July culminated Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country
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At least 300 people were killed in more than a month of deadly protests led by students
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Here is the timeline of protests that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster after 15 years of rule
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On July 1, university students initiated blockades that disrupted roads and railway lines, demanding reforms in the quota system for public sector jobs
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On July 16, protests intensified with six people killed in clashes. The government ordered nationwide closure of schools and universities
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July 18, students rejected Sheikh Hasina's appeal for calm and continued to demand her resignation
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The government imposed an internet blackout. At least 32 people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes that followed
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On July 21, Supreme Court ruled against reintroducing job quotas, a decision seen by critics as a rubber stamp for government will
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On August 5, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country by helicopter as thousands of protesters stormed her palace
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Her dramatic departure came a day after at least 94 people were killed in the deadly protests across the country
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Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the military would form an interim government
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