Power Shift in Bangladesh: Changing Political Landscape

Key Summary:
- The government reinstated the 30% quota for families of independence war veterans.
- Sheikh Hasina resignation and Muhammad Yunus appointed to lead
- Timeline of Protests
Nepotism & Corruptions: The government reinstated the 30% quota that reserves for civil service positions for families of independence war veterans. However, this seems to primarily benefit supporters of the ruling party, Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League.
Sparks Civil Unrest: Students from the University of Dhaka started to protest, demanding reforms but was met by supporters of the government and law enforcement. More than 280 people had been killed and thousands more injured in weeks of protest, according to Aljazeera.