Bangladesh seeks Sheik Hasina’s extraction amidst political turmoil
Bangladesh recently requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled amid significant political unrest. Student-led protests, sparked by the reinstatement of a controversial government job quota, triggered nationwide demonstrations. Protesters opposed the 30% reservation for descendants of freedom fighters, demanding merit-based recruitment instead. Economic hardships, corruption allegations, and human rights issues added […]
Bangladesh Named Country of the Year 2024 by The Economist
Bangladesh earned the title of “Country of the Year” for 2024 from The Economist. The magazine acknowledged the student-led protests in August that removed Sheikh Hasina after her 15-year rule. Protesters accused Hasina of rigging elections, jailing opponents, and ordering security forces to suppress dissent. The Economist noted that vast sums of money were stolen […]
