Episode 257: Political Developments in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Description
Bangladesh has seen major political developments in the last few months. Student-led protests against the quota system, made widespread by Sheikh Hasina's irresponsible remarks and violent clampdown, led to the end of her 15 year rule as prime minister. Since then, a new interim government has taken shape, led by Muhammad Yunus. As things begin to settle down, conversation around the future of Bangladesh have emerged. In this episode, Mr Saeeduddin Faridi, Research Analyst, ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Dr Sohela Nazneen, Senior Fellow, Institute of Development Studies, United Kingdom. They discuss the formation of the new government, the immediate challenges it faces and the process of building trust between the state and its citizens.
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