Cheering protesters stormed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s palace on Monday after she fled amidst a month of deadly anti-government protests. Jubilant crowds waved flags and danced on tanks in Dhaka before breaking through the gates of Hasina’s residence. Channel 24 broadcasted images of the celebratory crowds inside the compound.

A source said Hasina, 76, relocated to a “safer place.” Bangladesh’s army chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, is expected to address the nation later today. Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Joy, urged security forces to prevent any takeover and uphold the constitution.

Security forces initially supported Hasina’s government, but protesters defied curfews and deadly force. On Sunday, 94 people were killed, including 14 police officers, in the deadliest day of unrest, bringing the death toll to at least 300 since early July. Protesters clashed with government supporters, and security forces opened fire.

Protests began over civil service job quotas and escalated into broader calls for Hasina’s resignation. Soldiers and police with armored vehicles initially barricaded routes to Hasina’s office, but many did not intervene on Sunday.

Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Centre noted that Hasina is rapidly losing support and legitimacy. Former army chief Gen. Ikbal Bhuiyan demanded the government withdraw troops and allow protests. The movement has garnered support across Bangladeshi society, including film stars and musicians.