Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, public frustration

By Tajul Islam

The political situation in Bangladesh has entered an era of heightened complexity and instability, shaped most dramatically by the events of August 5, 2024. On that day, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, reportedly fearing for her life as the Meticulous Design movement intensified across the country. With mass demonstrations and violent clashes threatening thousands of lives, the sudden departure of Hasina created a power vacuum that was swiftly filled by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who assumed leadership as Chief Advisor of the interim government.

While many initially viewed Yunus’s rise as an opportunity for reform and national healing, the months that followed have raised significant c

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