A wave of political upheaval has engulfed Bangladesh as the military has taken control following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The country is now in a state of tense calm as student protest leaders are set to engage in talks with the military to outline their demands for the formation of a new interim government.
The student leaders, who played a pivotal role in toppling the previous government, have expressed their refusal to accept military rule. Instead, they are advocating for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to be appointed as the country’s new temporary leader. Yunus has reportedly agreed to serve as an advisor in this critical transition period.
The events that unfolded after Prime Minister Hasina fled to India were marked by chaos and disorder, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 109 individuals. The situation escalated as crowds stormed the prime minister’s official residence, leading to widespread looting and a breakdown of law and order.
In a bid to shed light on the unfolding crisis, journalist Kaniz Fatema from the English daily Dhaka Tribune, DW Asia’s Arafatul Islam, and protester Subah Tun Noor from Chittagong in Bangladesh provide valuable insights into the current state of affairs. Additionally, journalist Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor of the Hindu newspaper, sheds light on the implications of these developments on the international stage.
As Bangladesh navigates through this turbulent period, it remains to be seen how the country’s youth will navigate their trust and expectations in the military’s role in shaping the future of their nation.
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