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Bangladesh’s Student Protesters Shun Calls For Immediate Elections, Mull Forming Own Party
Student protesters who successfully ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power in Bangladesh have rejected appeals from the country’s two leading political parties for immediate elections. Instead, they are considering establishing their own political party to solidify the reforms they’ve initiated.
The students, mostly in their early-to-mid-20s, began organizing protests in June against a law allocating prized government jobs to specific groups. The movement quickly gained momentum, and Hasina’s government was toppled by a wave of public outrage over the harsh repression of anti-quota protesters, which claimed at least 300 lives.
The students aim to prevent a recurrence of the last 15 years, during which Hasina ruled with an authoritarian grip. An interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus and including two student leaders in high-ranking positions, is now in charge of the country.
The protesters’ decision to form their own party marks a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape, which has been dominated by Hasina’s Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by her rival Khaleda Zia, both of whom are in their seventies.
However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of Yunus’ administration, which lacks a clear constitutional framework. “We are navigating uncharted territory, both legally and politically,” said Shahdeen Malik, a constitutional expert.
Additionally, Yunus’ spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment, and Touhid Hossain, a seasoned diplomat acting as Yunus’ de facto foreign minister, noted that the students had not yet discussed their political ambitions with the technocrats.
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