Yunus to meet the same fate as Sheikh Hasina? Students in Bangladesh are planning to....
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Yunus to meet the same fate as Sheikh Hasina? Students in Bangladesh are planning to.... Dhaka: Last year was not a good one for Bangladesh, as the country experienced massive protests, instability, and political turmoil. Large-scale student protests not only led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government but also forced her to leave the country. Just months after these demonstrations, signs of a second wave of student protests are emerging in Dhaka, putting the future of the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, in jeopardy. Hundreds of students from Dhaka University have taken to the streets.
On Monday, students from seven affiliated colleges of Dhaka University staged a massive protest, presenting six demands and setting a deadline for their fulfilment. If their demands are not met within the given time frame, students have warned of a larger protest. Notably, they are demanding the separation of their colleges from Dhaka University to establish an independent university. They have also requested a meeting with the interim government head, Professor Yunus, to discuss their concerns.
'Will Take Strong Measures if Demands Not Met'
The main demand of the protesting students is for the creation of an independent university that is separate from Dhaka University. In addition to this primary demand, they have outlined other concerns and cautioned that they may take more severe actions if their issues are not addressed. Sajib, the General Secretary of "Students Against Discrimination" at Dhaka College, remarked, "Students have mobilized on the streets, and road blockades have been established in various areas. The outcomes are uncertain. If our demands are not fulfilled, we will declare more stringent measures."
According to political analyst Professor Najmul Ahsan Kalimullah, the growing unrest among students is not right, noting that the direction of the student movement remains unclear. He warned that consequences could be severe. Sources suggest that many students involved in the protests may have political affiliations, including ties to major parties like BNP, Awami League, and leftist groups.
Need for a Stable Government
Kalimullah highlighted that without the election of a stable government, protests will persist in disturbing peace and order in Bangladesh. He cautioned that political instability is becoming increasingly common in the nation and that student movements might worsen the current circumstances.