Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin chaired a critical meeting last night to form a military-backed caretaker government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests.
The army, led by General Waker-Uz-Zaman, is set to take control, and student leaders are pushing for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as interim chief advisor. Sheikh Hasina, who faced intense opposition since July, left for India and may seek asylum in the UK. Nearly 300 people have died in the unrest, prompting calls for peace from global leaders.