Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister of Bangladesh Amid Protests
Amid deadly protests over a controversial quota system for government jobs, Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister and fled to India in August. The unrest in July and August resulted in the deaths of hundreds of protesters, including many students shot by security forces loyal to Hasina.
Following her departure, an interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus now governs Bangladesh. The former office of Hasina’s Awami League lies deserted, with other party buildings vandalized and set ablaze.
While Bangladesh saw economic development under Hasina’s 15-year rule, she faced accusations of severe human rights violations. Calls have grown for her extradition from India to face accusations of murder and crimes against humanity. However, experts believe the Awami League party must reform itself before participating in state-level reforms, as it has been accused of destroying state institutions during its tenure.
Though the future remains uncertain for Hasina and her party, Bangladesh’s new interim government aims to implement reforms before holding free and fair elections. Stay updated on the latest developments in Bangladesh as the political landscape continues to shift.