Timeline: Sheikh Hasina’s reign ends after 15 years
Al Jazeera
Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.
Sheikh Hasina became Bangladesh prime minister for the first time after her Awami League party won the 1996 elections. Her second stint in power, which began in 2009, was marked by impressive economic growth.
But she was accused of becoming a hardline leader and cracking down on dissent. Her 15-year rule is also known for human rights violations. The United States placed sanctions on the elite Rapid Action Battalion, linked to disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
On Monday, following weeks of protests, the 76-year-old resigned and fled the country. Here’s a look at her time in office:
December 29, 2008 – The Awami League wins the general election, and Hasina becomes prime minister for a second time.
