The article from 101 East examines the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian government in Bangladesh and the subsequent struggle to restore democracy and human rights. Following a student-led uprising in 2024, significant human rights abuses including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings came to light. Under the leadership of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, the interim government endeavors to address grievances, rebuild the police force, and ensure justice for victims while navigating difficult diplomatic relations, particularly with India. The piece raises questions about the future stability and healing of a nation scarred by dictatorship.
The oppressive rule of Sheikh Hasina has led to widespread human rights violations, leaving deep scars in the psyche of Bangladeshi society.
In 2024, a student-led revolution forcibly ended the regime, allowing the stories of countless victims to finally be heard.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus now leads an interim government, tasked with healing the nation's wounds and restoring faith in democracy.
Amidst recovery, the interim government faces significant challenges, including taking on torturous practices of the past and managing diplomatic ties with India.
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