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This episode discusses an article from Prothom Alo which details events preceding Sheikh Hasina's departure from Ganabhaban on August 5th, during a mass movement. According to testimony from the Chief Prosecutor at an international crimes tribunal, Sheikh Hasina initially resisted advice from military officials and others to resign, at one point reportedly challenging them to shoot and bury her at Ganabhaban. Discussions that took place on the night of August 4th and the morning of August 5th involved heated exchanges between government officials and military leaders regarding handling the protests. Ultimately, after conversations involving her son, Joy, Sheikh Hasina decided to step down and subsequently left the country for India.
By The AKTIFUL TeamThis episode discusses an article from Prothom Alo which details events preceding Sheikh Hasina's departure from Ganabhaban on August 5th, during a mass movement. According to testimony from the Chief Prosecutor at an international crimes tribunal, Sheikh Hasina initially resisted advice from military officials and others to resign, at one point reportedly challenging them to shoot and bury her at Ganabhaban. Discussions that took place on the night of August 4th and the morning of August 5th involved heated exchanges between government officials and military leaders regarding handling the protests. Ultimately, after conversations involving her son, Joy, Sheikh Hasina decided to step down and subsequently left the country for India.