Bangladesh in Turmoil: Student Protests Demand President's Resignation
Political tensions rise as President Shahabuddin's comments on former PM Hasina's resignation spark fresh unrest.
- The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has called for President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation, citing his recent comments questioning former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation documentation.
- Protests erupted in Dhaka, with hundreds attempting to storm the presidential palace, leading to clashes with police and several injuries.
- Sheikh Hasina, ousted in August amid violent protests, is in India facing arrest warrants for alleged crimes against humanity during her tenure.
- India faces a diplomatic challenge as Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition, complicated by the political nature of the charges and India's strategic interests.
- Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who replaced Hasina, is tasked with stabilizing the country and restoring democratic institutions amid ongoing unrest.