Sheikh Hasina, Sister Flee Bangladesh Amidst Political Unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns, Leaving Country

Military Helicopter Deploys for Kolkata Departure

In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana Siddiq, have reportedly fled the country amidst growing political turmoil. The sisters were allegedly seen boarding a military helicopter in the eastern Indian city of Agartala, where they are believed to be seeking refuge

According to sources, Hasina, her sister, and Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman took off in a military helicopter bound for Kolkata, India. The news follows reports of widespread protests and unrest throughout Bangladesh, as opponents of Hasina's government have been demanding her resignation for months.

Hasina, who has been in power since 2009, is credited with overseeing Bangladesh's economic growth but has also been accused of authoritarianism. Only she and her sister are said to have survived the turbulent events that have unfolded in the country.