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The decision to halt services comes in the wake of significant political developments in Bangladesh, including the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent formation of an interim government.
The violence erupted amid a backdrop of widespread demonstrations against Hasina’s administration. What began as protests over civil service job quotas has spiraled into a broader movement demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation and fundamental political reforms. The burning of the Awami League headquarters is a stark symbol of the growing frustration and anger among the populace.
At the ICP Fulbari, the border between India and Bangladesh, images show a steady flow of Bangladeshis making their way across the border, driven by the turmoil engulfing their country. The crossing, which is typically a routine process, has become a focal point of the crisis, highlighting the broader implications of the political upheaval.
In addition to the attack on Hasina's residence, protesters targeted the statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, defacing the monument that symbolizes the legacy of the country's independence. This act of vandalism underscores the intensity of the current discontent, which initially stemmed from protests against civil service job quotas but has since evolved into broader demands for Hasina’s resignation.
Assuming leadership of the Awami League, the party founded by her father, Hasina became its president in 1981. Her ascent to power was marked by a historic milestone in 1996 when she became Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister. Her initial term was characterized by significant economic progress, including liberalization policies, enhanced foreign investment, and a notable improvement in living standards. Her administration also catalyzed Bangladesh’s rise in the global garment industry and implemented impactful educational and healthcare reforms.
In January, the 76-year-old Hasina won a fifth term as prime minister, with the opposition boycotting the vote, claiming it was neither free nor fair.
General Waqar-uz-Zaman, in a televised address, assured the public that all cases of murder resulting from the recent violence will be thoroughly investigated.
On Sunday, clashes erupted between protesting students and security forces in several key cities, including the capital Dhaka.
Her departure from office is expected to trigger a series of political maneuvers as the ruling Awami League scrambles to stabilize its leadership and chart a new course for the nation.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has voiced apprehensions over the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, emphasizing the potential regional implications in the neighboring country.
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