Bangladesh seeks Sheik Hasina’s extraction amidst political turmoil
Bangladesh recently requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled amid significant political unrest. Student-led protests, sparked by the reinstatement of a controversial government job quota, triggered nationwide demonstrations. Protesters opposed the 30% reservation for descendants of freedom fighters, demanding merit-based recruitment instead. Economic hardships, corruption allegations, and human rights issues added […]
Sheikh Hasina ousted: legacy vs. democracy, lessons from Bangladesh’s student revolt
You’re not entitled to rule a democratic country without a public mandate, no matter what your family legacy is: No matter how impressive your family history, you can’t claim the right to lead a democratic nation without the support of its people. Hasina’s downfall is a stark reminder that real power comes from the voters, […]
