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2024 Bangladesh post-resignation violence took place after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, targeting Awami League supporters, religious minorities, government and security officials. [2] On the day of the resignation 25 police officers were killed. [1] According to the Daily Sun at least 119 were killed that day. [3]
The massacre was a significant event in the political spectrum of Bangladesh, and part of the ongoing unrest that began in mid-2024. [30] The Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a 30% job quota for descendants of freedom fighters sparked initial protests as the decision reversed reforms from 2018 made in response to the 2018 Bangladesh quota reform movement. [31]
The protest began in June 2024, in response to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh reinstating a 30% quota for descendants of freedom fighters, reversing the government decision made in response to the 2018 Bangladesh quota reform movement. Students began to feel like they have a limited opportunity based on merit.
An interim government led by the Yunus ministry was formed on 8 August 2024 in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024 amid nationwide student and public protests against the government. Following the dissolution of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad on 6 August 2024, the interim cabinet will remain in office ...
Non-cooperation movement. Part of the Bangladesh protests (2022–2024) People cheering in front of the Prime Minister's Office after Sheikh Hasina 's resignation. Date. 4–5 August 2024 (1 day)[1] Location. Bangladesh. Caused by. July massacre.
The main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), demanded that the government hand over power to a neutral caretaker government before the January 2024 elections. [7] This was rejected by Hasina, who vowed that "Bangladesh will never allow an unelected government again". [ 8 ]
In June 2024, the prime minister Hasina had visited India. [178] In July 2024, at the invitation of the premier of China Li Qiang, Sheikh Hasina paid an official visit to China. [179] As she visited India a month ago, this visit to China is also seen as her attempt to seek opportunities to mediate between China and India. [180] [181]
A man who was injured while attempting to retrieve his son, a student protester, succumbed to his injuries on September 4 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. [1]Over 100 Ansar members whom were at the secretariat during clashes were taken to Shahbagh Police Station [19] and a total of 388 Ansar members were arrested and sent to jail on charges of unlawful assembly. [5]