Bangladesh is once again on the brink of chaos. Despite claims by the interim government to restore order, a spark of unrest is growing. Supporters of the Awami League may turn this spark into a large-scale uprising.
After the recent unrest, an interim government was formed in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently in India, while the interim government’s head, Mohammad Yunus, is trying to stabilize the situation in the country.
There are reports that a major uprising may occur again in Bangladesh. Awami League supporters are said to be preparing for a significant rebellion, possibly in response to the recent student revolution that was against Sheikh Hasina’s government. There are also discussions about a possible counter-revolution, with questions being raised about this plan.
The Bangladesh Army is considering returning to their barracks to focus on anti-terrorism operations. Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman mentioned that after handing over command to the police, all soldiers will return to their barracks.
In another significant development, the Army Chief stated that the military has provided shelter to many of Sheikh Hasina’s allies, acknowledging that senior Awami League leaders are at risk. He emphasized that if these leaders have done something wrong, they will be punished, but they will not be handed over to mobs.
Since Sheikh Hasina left the country, several Awami League leaders have been killed by protesters. The new government has taken strict action against the Awami League. Cases will be filed against two former ministers in Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet, the dismissed police chief, and six others on charges of murder.
The unrest began over the issue of job reservations, leading to widespread protests against the Awami League-led government. These protests gradually turned violent. On August 5th, Sheikh Hasina resigned from the Prime Minister’s post and moved to India. After her resignation, protesters took to the streets of Bangladesh, leading to the deaths of hundreds, including members of the Awami League.
After leaving the country, this is the first case filed against Sheikh Hasina, relating to the death of a shopkeeper during the violent clashes in Bangladesh.