Bangladesh is currently in a state of turmoil as protests continue to grip the nation in the wake of the dissolution of Parliament and the resignation of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest, which has led to weeks of deadly clashes, has left the country in a state of political uncertainty.
Protesters, led by students, have refused to accept a military-led government and instead are calling for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead an interim government. Yunus, known for his work in microfinance and poverty alleviation, is seen as a figure who can help steer the country through this tumultuous period.
The situation has garnered international attention, with Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker reporting on the ground in Bangladesh and Tanvir Chowdhury providing live updates from Dhaka. Hasan Mahmud, a Professor at Northwestern University in Qatar specializing in research on Bangladesh, has also joined the discussion to offer insights on the current crisis.
As the calls for change and democracy grow louder in Bangladesh, the world watches to see what the future holds for the nation. With tensions high and the fate of the country hanging in the balance, the demand for justice and stability remains at the forefront of the protests.
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