Hasina flees; people take over Ganobhaban

Sheikh Hasina has left the capital Dhaka in the face of mass protests demanding her resignation.

People have also taken over the Ganobhaban, the doors of which were opened.  

“She and her sister have left Ganabhaban [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.”