Sheikh Hasina, the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh- is forced to flee due to ongoing protests!
She is a prominent political figure known for her leadership and dedication to the country.
Born on September 28, 1947, in Tungipara, she is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina has played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina has served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh since January 2009, leading the country through various challenges and reforms.
Under her leadership, Bangladesh has seen notable economic growth and development initiatives.
She is known for her efforts to improve infrastructure, education, and healthcare in the country, aiming to uplift the lives of the Bangladeshi people.
As a strong advocate for women’s rights and social progress.
Sheikh Hasina has worked to empower women and marginalized communities in Bangladesh.
Her policies focus on creating a more inclusive and prosperous society.
Sheikh Hasina’s leadership style, resilience, and commitment to the betterment of Bangladesh have earned her respect both nationally and internationally.
Since July, the people of Bangladesh are protesting against reserved quota seats.
Bangladesh has been engulfed by protests and violence as hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets against reserved quotas in government jobs.
The demonstrations escalated into a campaign to seek the ouster of Hasina, who had been in power for the last 16 years.
Earlier today, students in Bangladesh called for a march to Dhaka in defiance of a nationwide curfew, a day after fresh clashes in the country killed at least 91 people.
The government used force and violence to suppress the protests.
Not only this but Hasina’s government blamed opposition parties for aiding and abetting the protests. Specially the religio-political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The tipping point- Job Quota system:
Demonstrations started at university campuses in June.
Specifically after the High Court reinstated a quota system for government jobs.
That overturn a 2018 decision by Hasina’s government to scrap it.
The Supreme Court suspended the high court order after the government’s appeal.
And then dismissed the lower court order last month, directing that 93 per cent of jobs should be open to candidates on merit.
Now that the PM has resigned without giving her last sermon. The Army has promised an interim government for a peaceful transition.
