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Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Ongoing Unrest and Economic Challenges

A month after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads efforts to stabilize the nation amid persistent violence and economic disruption.

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Iftekar Alum still finds it difficult to walk on his broken foot.
Students chant slogans near a vandalised mural of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during a protest demanding accountability and trial against Hasina, near Dhaka University in the capital on August 12, 2024.
Family members of people "disappeared" campaign for their return outside the Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on 11 August 2024.

Overview

  • Garment workers' protests have shut down nearly 170 factories, with claims of external instigation adding complexity.
  • Yunus's interim government focuses on restoring law and order, fighting corruption, and preparing for new elections.
  • Public trust in institutions remains low, with ongoing violence and economic instability hampering recovery efforts.
  • Students who led the protests are now part of the interim government, aiming for meaningful reforms.
  • The timeline for new elections remains uncertain, with political tensions simmering between major parties.