Explainer: Why has Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled?

The 76-year-old has suddenly left the country after weeks of student-led protests that were met with violence

After 15 years in power, Bangladesh’s prime minister has suddenly resigned and fled the country. Sheikh Hasina’s departure came after weeks of student-led protests were met with deadly force, and has been greeted with jubilation on the streets of the capital, Dhaka.

What led to this?

Students protested for fairer access to government jobs and were met wit…