Dhaka, Aug 5 : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is reported to have resigned and left the country, according to media reports.

She departed from her residence on Monday afternoon on a military helicopter, The Dhaka Tribune reported.

She was accompanied by her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana as they left for a “safer place”, the report said.

Meanwhile, according to sources, they were heading to West Bengal, India.

Somoy News Tv claimed Sheikh Hasina left the country after submitting her resignation to the country’s Army Chief.

Other Bangladesh media outlets also claimed that protesting students have entered the PM’s official residence.

UNI