AJAX1431: Sheikh Hasina’s Flight Is Most Tracked Plane In The World Today

New Delhi, India: The Bangladesh Air Force flight 'AJAX1431', with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina onboard, became the most-tracked flight on Flightradar24. Departing from Dhaka, the flight drew significant attention, with over 22,000 users monitoring its progress. Real-time data from the flight tracking platform highlighted the intense interest in 'AJAX1431'.

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Sheikh Hasina resigns as Bangladesh PM 

Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Shortly after local media showed the embattled leader boarding a military helicopter with her sister, Bangladesh’s military chief Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman announced plans to seek the president's guidance on forming interim government.

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He promised that the military would stand down, and to launch an investigation into the deadly crackdowns that fueled outrage against the government, and asked citizens for time to restore peace.

“Keep faith in the military, we will investigate all the killings and punish the responsible,” he said. “I have ordered that no army and police will indulge in any kind of firing.”

Critics allege corruption and authoritarianism 

Critics also allege that the country's progress has come at the cost of democracy and human rights. They accuse Ms Hasina's rule of being marked by repressive authoritarian measures against her political opponents, detractors, and the media. The government and Ms Hasina deny such allegations, but in recent months, many senior leaders from the BNP have been arrested, along with thousands of supporters following anti-government protests.