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Bangladesh Faces Political Upheaval After Hasina's Resignation

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead interim government amid unrest and ethnic tensions.

  • Sheikh Hasina resigned following mass protests and fled to India, ending her 16-year rule.
  • Muhammad Yunus, appointed interim leader, aims to hold elections within months.
  • Student-led protests have resulted in violent clashes and vandalism of government properties.
  • False claims on social media have exacerbated ethnic tensions, particularly against Hindu minorities.
  • The military, under General Waker-Uz-Zaman, is expected to play a limited role in the interim government.
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