Bangladesh`s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left the capital Dhaka in the face of mass protests demanding her resignation, a source close to the embattled leader told AFP on Monday.
"She and her sister have left Gono Bhaban (the premier`s official residence) for a safer place," the source told AFP. "She wanted to record a speech. But she could not get an opportunity to do that."
This incident happened followed by her resignation, other media reported.
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman told the media around 3:55pm, "Honorable Prime Minister resigned."
According to media reports, Sheikh Hasina, the 76-year-old is accompanied by her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana. They moved towards Agartala of India.
Protesters demanding her resignation have, meanwhile, stormed Ganabhaban, the Prime Minister`s official residence, local media reports have said.
