Student Protests Erupt Over Job Quota in Bangladesh

Student-led protests in Bangladesh have led to political violence and tensions over the past month. This week, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after protesters called for her to step down. A Nobel Peace Prize winner has now been appointed as the leader of an interim government. In today's deep dive, we’ll look into what the protests were about and how these events led to the overturning of Bangladesh’s Government.

Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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