Bangladesh’s Political Upheaval: From Sheikh Hasina to Dr. Yunus
Introduction In a stunning political shift, Bangladesh has witnessed the dramatic fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus. This unprecedented change was driven by massive student protests that evolved into a nationwide movement calling for an end to Hasina's long-standing rule. The events have left the nation in a state of flux, as it now faces the challenges of stabilizing under new leadership. The Catalyst: Student Protests and National Unrest The roots of the crisis trace back to early July 2024, when student protests erupted over a controversial quota system in government jobs that many saw as discriminatory and corrupt. The protests quickly gained momentum, with grievances extending to broader issues such as economic inequality, corruption, and the alleged autocratic tendencies of Hasina's government, which had been in power for 15 years. Video: Russo As the protests grew, they were marked...