On Monday, people in Dhaka celebrated the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, marking the end of her 15-year rule.
Thousands of protesters defied a military curfew to storm her official residence.
"Everyone is happy, everyone is cheerful, everyone is celebrating," said Juairia Karim, a student.
Local media showed the embattled leader boarding a military helicopter with her sister. Bangladesh’s military chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, announced plans to consult the president on forming an interim government.