Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, amid widespread protests and violence over a controversial quota system in government jobs. The protests escalated into a broader movement against her leadership and use of force to suppress protests, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.

Thousands of jubilant citizens took to the streets of Dhaka, with some breaking into Hasina's official residence and vandalizing the premises. Over 100 casualties were recorded in the events, including 14 policemen. According to some reports, protesters set fire to the Awami League party office and damaged a statue of independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.