Protests in Bangladesh: Students Dissolve Parliament, Police Strike
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In Bangladesh, student-led protests have forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and leave the country. The students are demanding that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus lead the interim government.
Mass protests and pressure from the military compelled Hasina to step down. The military has temporarily taken control. Hasina, who had been in power since 1996, faced allegations of election fraud and increasing protests over the past few months. Hundreds were killed during the suppression of the protests, but the demonstrations persisted.
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government and the dissolution of parliament, which was a key demand of the protesting students and the main opposition party, the Bangladesh National Party (BNP).
On Tuesday, General Waker is expected to meet with student leaders to discuss the composition of the new government. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has also been released from house arrest. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Police Association declared a strike, stating it will continue until the safety of all police officers is ensured.
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government and the dissolution of parliament, which was a key demand of the protesting students and the main opposition party, the Bangladesh National Party (BNP).
On Tuesday, General Waker is expected to meet with student leaders to discuss the composition of the new government. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has also been released from house arrest. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Police Association declared a strike, stating it will continue until the safety of all police officers is ensured.
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