Reaction to resignation and flight of Bangladesh prime minister

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Here are some reactions to the news that Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina has resigned as prime minister and fled the country following violent street protests.

In Whitechapel, a London neighbourhood home to a large Bangladeshi community, many took to the streets to celebrate.

Waving their national flag and honking car horns, they chanted: "Bangladesh! Bangladesh!"

"Bangladesh has achieved its second independence now," said Abu Sayem, 50. "We actually got our independence first in 1971 but autocrat Sheikh Hasina was ruling the country forcibly. She has snatched away our rights. She has killed thousands of children."

Cab driver Ishtiaque Choudhury said: "It is a relief for us and I'm happy for my nation."

TARIQUE RAHMAN, EXILED ACTING CHAIRMAN OF OPPOSITION BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY.

"Hasina’s resignation proves the power of the people.

"Together, let’s rebuild Bangladesh into a democratic and developed nation, where the rights and freedoms of all people are protected," Rahman posted on X.

"We are obvious...
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