Protests in Bangladesh||Origins and Reasons Why Did Sheikh Hasina Resign||AQPoint

*Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Protests*
In July 2024, widespread protests erupted in Bangladesh against the quota system in government jobs. This system, which reserves a significant portion of government jobs for specific groups, was restored by the High Court on June 5, 2024, sparking outrage among students who deemed it discriminatory.
The protests, initially peaceful, turned violent, leading to over 300 deaths and the imposition of a nationwide curfew. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faced backlash for labeling the protesters as terrorists, further fueling the unrest. Amid escalating violence and demands for her resignation, Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to India.
*Key Demands of the Protesters:*
1. The Prime Minister must take responsibility for the violence and apologize to the families of the deceased students.
2. The Interior Minister and Transport Minister must resign.
3. Police officers stationed at the sites of the killings must resign.
4. The Vice-Chancellors of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar, and Rajshahi Universities must resign.
5. Perpetrators of student attacks must be arrested, and compensation provided to the injured and families of the deceased.
6. Ban on the student wing of the ruling Awami League, 'Bangladesh Chhatra League'.
7. Reopening of educational institutions, student hostels, and halls.
8. Assurance of no retaliatory actions against students.
9. Restoration of normal educational activities.
Despite the government's efforts to suppress the protests through internet and mobile service shutdowns and media restrictions, the unrest continued to grow. Sheikh Hasina’s resignation has led to the announcement of an interim government by Army Chief Waqar Zaman, who has called for patience and cooperation from the public. Protesters have now launched a civil disobedience movement, urging citizens to stop paying taxes and bills, and demanding a shutdown of all factories and public transport.
This description covers the origins of the protests, the key demands of the demonstrators, the government's response, and the current situation following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.
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