Bangladesh faces ongoing unrest after Prime Minister's ousting

thestar.com September 5, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC

A month after student-led protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, over 600 people died amid violence. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, aims to restore law and order and reform institutions. Unrest continues, with garment workers striking and many educational institutions still disrupted. The timing of new elections remains uncertain, raising concerns about potential political instability.


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