On August 5, facing escalating violence and widespread protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh fled the country. Her departure followed nearly a month of intense unrest, sparked by student protests over a controversial job quota system, which escalated due to the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators. In the wake of Hasina’s resignation, Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government, promising to investigate the deaths and urging the public to remain calm. Below is a timeline of key events that led to her resignation and departure.