Transformative Political Change in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has recently experienced dramatic political upheaval with the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after widespread protests. The protests originated from a demand to reform a quota system favoring certain groups for government jobs, primarily benefiting families of veterans from the War of Independence. Intense public dissent culminated in extreme violence, resulting in over 400 deaths, which ultimately eroded support for Hasina's administration, leading to her fleeing the country. In the wake of this chaos, Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus assumed the role of chief adviser to an interim government, emphasizing the need for stability and a focus on civil freedoms.