Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, ending 15 years in power

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, ending 15 years in power

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: August 07 2024

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  • On August 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after 15 years in power and abruptly left Bangladesh along with her sister. This led to a significant change in the political scenario of the country.
  • Bangladesh Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman said the army will form an interim government.
  • The main issue of student protests in Bangladesh in 2024 was the 30% reservation in government jobs for relatives of freedom fighters, which the students argued was discriminatory and favoured by supporters of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party.
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