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Bangladesh’s Gen Z Revolution Ousts PM Sheikh Hasina Amid Protests

Michelle Wilson by Michelle Wilson
August 7, 2024
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On Tuesday, August 6th, Bangladesh witnessed the culmination of a Gen Z-led revolution that resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Protests began on July 1, sparked by student opposition to a government job quota system, and evolved into a nationwide movement against Hasina’s administration, which had been in power for 15 years.

Hasina, who had become increasingly authoritarian, fled to India following weeks of unrest that left around 300 people dead. The military, led by General Waker-uz-Zaman, has since taken interim control. However, protest leaders have called for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head a temporary civilian government.

The protests initially targeted the civil service quotas, which reserved 30% of jobs for relatives of veterans from the 1971 independence war. This system was seen as favoring supporters of Hasina’s Awami League party. High youth unemployment and economic challenges post-pandemic further fueled discontent.

The government’s response to the protests, which included a crackdown that turned violent on July 15, only intensified the demonstrators’ resolve. Internet blocks and curfews failed to suppress the movement, which culminated in the storming of Hasina’s residence and other government buildings. The Supreme Court’s rollback of most quotas and the lifting of internet blocks did little to quell the unrest.

In a national address, General Zaman stated the military’s intention to investigate the killings and form an interim government. Protest leaders, however, have rejected any military-led administration, insisting on a civilian government under Yunus, who has agreed to return to Bangladesh to fulfill their request.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament and the release of opposition leader Khaleda Zia, a longtime rival of Hasina. The youths of the nation have vowed to continue their struggle until their goals are fully achieved, including the establishment of a democratic government free from military influence.

The resignation of Hasina, a political figure with decades of influence, marks a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape. The student-led protests, driven by a desire for democratic reforms and economic opportunities, have set the stage for a new chapter in the nation’s history.

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