Summary
- Twin jailbreaks in Bangladesh resulted in at least 12 inmate deaths and hundreds of prisoners escaping
- Escapes occurred after the resignation of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina, leading to nationwide unrest
- Prison guards were attacked and forced to open fire, resulting in fatalities at Jamapur and Kashimpur prisons
- Police stations faced challenges amid the chaos, with more than 450 deaths during clashes leading up to Hasina’s ouster