Bangladesh is currently experiencing one of its most challenging periods in its history. Amidst one of the most severe political crises since its independence in 1971, widespread protests have escalated into violence, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives. Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her role. This marked the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year reign as the prime minister of Bangladesh. However, the opposition is pleased as they claim, that Sheikh Hasina’s leadership was characterized by authoritarian rule. There is a large community of individuals celebrating across the nation, as she has resigned from her position.
What’s the matter?
The ongoing unrest & riots in Bangladesh are primarily driven by widespread protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. The central reason for all this violent crisis being a controversial quota system for government jobs. Initially, the university students were the prime flag-bearer for these protests, and demanded reforms to this quota system, which according to them was providied unfair benefits to the loyalists of the ruling Awami League party. A significant percentage of public sector jobs is reserved by the government for the descendants of “freedom fighters”. Many students belived that such policy critics perpetuates and promotes nepotism and undermines preeminence in job recruitment.
As the number of protests increased & due to thier prolonged nature, they began transforming from a mere protest requesting demand for job quota reforms into a much wider expression of discontent with the growing corruption within goverment, government’s autocratic practices, and suppression of dissent (disagreement with official ideas or opinions). The situation got worse following violent clashes between protesters and pro-government supporters, leading to numerous casualties and a heavy-handed response from authorities, including internet blackouts and curfews.
Hasina resigned after weeks of protests against government job quotas turned into a nationwide strike. The government retaliated by killing at least a few hunderd people and injuring thousands plus.
Hasina reportedly fled the country on Monday on a military plane for India, where she is a close friend of the former leader. Videos published on local media showed thousands of people protesting at the prime minister’s residence, ransacking it, chanting slogans and singing in celebration.
These protests were sparked by a controversial quota system that reserves 30% of government jobs for families of veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.
What’s next?
The eyes remain on what will be the face of the next administration in the Bangladesh. And, the following questions will be answered then –
- Will the new government be able to control public sentiments?
- Will the new government be able to control the anger of students?
- Will the new government be able to introduce a change in the quota system?
- Will the new government be able to address the students concern?
- What will be the face of the new government?
- And, what future has in store for Sheikh Hasina?
Answers to these questions, only the future holds. Till then, keep reading our more articles.
Very informative post. Thanks for sharing.
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What an excellent blog post. The Bangladesh crisis is a ponderable one. I think other countries might also take a step ahead to help Bangladesh.
You’re absolutely right, the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh is a very serious and complex situation that deserves a very close attention from the international community. A few key points to ponder upon:
Please let me know your views on the above points.
Sheikh aurait demandé l’asile au Royaume-Uni après avoir fui son pays au milieu de violentes manifestations et de sa démission ultérieure.
Excellent article M. Sharma, j’attends avec impatience la suite.
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Excellent! It’s refreshing to see such a balanced viewpoint on this topic.
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