Bangladesh’s Student Revolution: From Street Protests to Potential Political Power

Student-led protests in Bangladesh have toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in a historic regime change. The movement, fueled by youth frustration with corruption, authoritarian rule, and limited opportunities, has led to the formation of an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Now, student leaders are considering forming their own political party, aiming to break the decades-long duopoly of the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and usher in a new era of democratic governance.

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