One Year After Bangladesh’s Uprising, Political Chaos Threatens Regional Stability and U.S. Interests
A year after a violent student-led revolt toppled Bangladesh’s long-standing leader, political instability persists, threatening regional security and undermining prospects for democratic reform—a warning sign Washington cannot afford to ignore.
Last August, the streets of Dhaka turned into battlefields where hopes for freedom collided with brutal violence, leaving dozens dead and many more vulnerable. Abdur Rahman Tarif’s sister was among the casualties—a tragic symbol of the steep price paid by ordinary Bangladeshis yearning for liberty. Yet, as this one-year anniversary passes, Bangladesh remains trapped in turmoil rather than on a clear path toward democracy or stability. Why Has Change in Bangladesh Become a Distant Dream? When longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted amid student protests, many around the world saw promise for a new era of governance grounded in...
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