Despite the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh, protests continue to escalate. Now, protesters are demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice and all judges of the Supreme Court. The protesters, mainly students, have surrounded the Supreme Court and are firmly insisting on their demands.
This situation follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, amidst widespread protests against the reservation system in jobs. After Sheikh Hasina’s departure, Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus, 84, took the oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday. Yunus was appointed by President Mohammed Shahabuddin after dissolving the parliament on Tuesday. Yunus has taken charge of several key ministries, including defense, education, railways, agriculture, and commerce.
The newly formed interim government in Bangladesh has emphasized the need to maintain a “balance” in Dhaka’s relations with major countries. Foreign Affairs Advisor and former Foreign Secretary Mohammed Touhid Hossain stated that restoring law and order is the interim government’s top priority, and other tasks will follow once this goal is achieved. He also mentioned that Bangladesh needs to maintain good relations with all countries, stressing the importance of balancing relationships with major powers.
In the interim government, student leaders have also been given significant roles. Nahid Islam, one of the key coordinators of the anti-reservation protests, has been appointed as the Minister of Information Technology and Postal Services. Another prominent student leader, Asif Mahmood, has been given charge of the Youth and Sports Ministry.
Nahid Islam has emerged as a major figure in the interim government following Sheikh Hasina’s departure from Dhaka. He played a crucial role in discussions with President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Army Chief General Waqur-Uz-Zaman and was instrumental in convincing Yunus to join the interim government. He has assured that the interim national government will have proper representation from the student community and civil society.
