In photos: Bangladesh prime minister resigns amid violent protests

People vandalize the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bijoy Sarani area, the 'Father of the Nation,' as they celebrate the resignation of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Protesters celebrate at the Parliament House premise after news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Protesters carry a member of the army on their shoulders as they celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024. 

Protesters shout slogans as they celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

People shake hands with army personnel as they celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, August 5, 2024.

Anti-government protesters gather inside Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Anti-government protesters vandalize Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka, Aug, 5, 2024.

People carry furniture from the Ganabhaban, the Prime Minister's residence, after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Anti-government protesters display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

People carry an injured protester in a cycle rickshaw to a hospital after he was shot at by the police during a protest against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

A policeman aims his weapon at protesters during a curfew imposed following violence during protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

This aerial photo shows anti-government protesters set fire at Bangabandhu memorial museum's Dhanmondi locality in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024. 

A protester throws a rubber tire on fire during a protest against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.

Army personnel stand guard behind a barrier during a curfew imposed following violence during protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2024.