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Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees

[Rajib Dhar/AP Photo]

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations against her government.

The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of deadly protests and appears to have averted the threat of further bloodshed. The focus now moves to who will control the South Asian country.

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