News: In the political vacuum that has emerged after the overthrow of Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader, religious fundamentalists in one town declared that young women could no longer play soccer. In another, they forced the police to free a man who had harassed a woman for not covering her hair in public, then draped him in … Continue reading The West Reinvents Hardline, as the Muslims of Bangladesh ‘March for Caliphate’ to Fill up Political Vacuum
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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Resigns and Flees the Country
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Answer to QuestionBangladesh’s Prime Minister Resigns and Flees the Country(Translated) Question: On 5 August 2024, the resignation of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and her escape abroad was announced after the protests against the quota system for jobs required in the public sector since the beginning of last month. The protests … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Resigns and Flees the Country
Rioting for Rights
News: Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after more than a week of violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people. Most of the country remained without internet access, but thousands of cars were on the streets of the capital Dhaka after authorities relaxed a curfew for seven hours. (Independent.co.uk) Comment: The recent clashes in Bangladesh may … Continue reading Rioting for Rights