Author: Zobaer Ahmed

Resignation of Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh’s Political Landscape After weeks of violent protests over a controversial quota system for government jobs, Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Bangladesh’s prime minister on August 5. The quota system would have reserved over half of civil service positions for specific groups, sparking deadly demonstrations. This led to an interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, taking over the country. The protests resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, marking some of the deadliest crackdowns in Bangladesh’s recent history. The newly formed government faces challenges in balancing the country’s political landscape, especially…

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina: A Dramatic End to an Era After weeks of intense student protests and escalating violence that claimed hundreds of lives, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, marking an unexpected end to her 15-year rule. The streets of major cities in Bangladesh erupted in celebration after the news broke, with jubilant crowds waving flags and dancing. The military announced the formation of an interim government, but it remains uncertain who will lead it. The protests, which started over a controversial quota system in government jobs, quickly turned into a nationwide uprising…