Political Unrest in Bangladesh: Parliament Dissolved Amid Protests

Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved following violent protests demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The announcement came after student leaders set a deadline for the dissolution, warning of strict actions if their demands were not met.

Bangladesh's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, stated an official announcement from the president's office, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid violent protests seeking her removal.

The dissolution was declared just hours after student leaders who had been spearheading the protests issued a deadline for dissolving the parliament and cautioned that a 'strict programme' would commence if their demands were ignored.

This political upheaval marks a significant point in the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, which has seen widespread protests and civil unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)