Here's what you should know about Bangladesh one month after the PM's resignation
Bangladesh interim government continues to work toward country’s restoration
Bangladesh’s Prime Minsiter Sheikh Hasina resigned last month, admist growing protests around the quota system, which allocated one-third of government jobs to those who were descendants of people who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh Independence War. Many people said that meant Hasina’s family and friends had first pick for government jobs.
Since then, interim leader Muhammad Yunus has created an interim government before elections can take place. Yunus says Hasina should return to the country to be put on trial or remain silent while in India.
Some other highlights:
Yunus’s press office says 197 global leaders support him, as he’s trying to curb continued unrest in the country.
The United Nations says they will deploy a team to investigate abuse and violations during student led protests.
Recent floods in Bangladesh have left 71 dead, millions stranded, and 5,000 ill. Over 580,000 people are still impacted in 11 districts. About 500 teams provided aid.
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