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Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns Amid Ongoing Protests and Unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns Amid Ongoing Protests and Unrest

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Bangladesh has been plunged into turmoil after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, which have resulted in the deaths of nearly 100 people. The protests, which began as demonstrations against the government's handling of civil service quotas, escalated into violent clashes between police and protesters. On Sunday, protesters stormed the Prime Minister's palace, forcing Sheikh Hasina to tender her resignation and flee the country. The military has announced the formation of an interim government, with General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the army chief, saying that he will oversee the transition.

Asif Mahmud
1. We are calling on students and the public all over the country to march towards Dhaka.
Happymon Jacob
Council for Strategic and Defence Research
1. It is still unfolding. And, it's not about India; it's about politics in Bangladesh. Let them figure it out.
Josep Borrell
European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
1. The EU calls for calm and restraint. It is vital that an orderly and peaceful transition towards a democratically elected government is ensured, in full respect of human rights and democratic principles.
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
1. I applaud the brave protestors & demand justice for those killed. It's critical to establish a balanced interim government that respects the rights of all & sets up democratic elections swiftly.
Michael Kugelman
Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars
1. The coming days are critical, as it moves toward what will hopefully be a peaceful transition.
2. The protests have taken on immense momentum, fuelled by raw anger but also by the confidence that comes with knowing that so much of the nation is behind them.
3. If it's a peaceful transition, with an interim set-up taking over until elections are held, then stability risks would be modest and the consequences would be limited.