The Student Uprising in Bangladesh

The podcast discusses the significant uprising in Bangladesh that led to the ousting of Sheikh Hasina, the country's long-time leader. The students, initially motivated by demands for employment and human rights, transformed the protests into a mass movement characterized by unity and courage. During the so-called July Massacre, over a thousand protesters lost their lives, igniting further outrage and mobilization among the population. Their protests have been marked by powerful personal stories, such as that of a twelve-year-old boy who left a poignant letter to his mother stating he could not live in cowardice while his friends fought for change.