Bangladesh Sees Youth-Led Protests Result in Prime Minister’s Resignation #

The streets of Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, were filled with jubilation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country by helicopter following weeks of anti-government unrest. Hasina’s departure ended her 15-year rule marked by a stifling of civil freedoms and the use of security forces to suppress dissent. The protests started as demonstrations against the government’s quota system for civil service jobs but quickly escalated into a nationwide movement to force Hasina out. The military is set to form an interim government, while student protest leaders are calling for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead a temporary administration. The protests were driven by high unemployment rates, economic challenges, and dissatisfaction with the ruling party. While Hasina’s resignation was celebrated by many, concerns remain about the path ahead for Bangladesh and the potential role of the military in the country’s future.