After nearly a year, large-scale protests have once again erupted in Bangladesh. The same groups that demonstrated against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government last year are now opposing the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. The unrest centers around the recently introduced political charter by the interim administration.
On Friday, hundreds gathered outside the Bangladesh Parliament in the capital Dhaka to voice their dissent against the new political charter. Violent clashes broke out between protesters and law enforcement, with police resorting to tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds. When the protesters refused to back down, authorities used baton charges to control the situation.
The demonstrators argue that the new charter fails to address their core concerns and demands. According to reports from local news outlet BDNews24, protesters stormed the main gates of the parliament and attempted to enter the premises. When security forces intervened, protesters sat on chairs reserved for guests and chanted slogans in defiance.
The unrest escalated as protesters damaged police vehicles, set fire to temporary parliamentary buildings, and destroyed furniture in the vicinity. The political charter in question was drafted following extensive negotiations between the interim government’s commission and various political parties.
However, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has refused to endorse the charter. NCP coordinator Nahid Islam accused several parties of misleading the public under the guise of national consensus. The charter reportedly contains over 80 recommendations for governance.
Notably, Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League was excluded from the dialogue since many of its leaders remain imprisoned or in hiding due to government orders suspending their activities. This ongoing turmoil highlights the deepening political instability and growing divisions within Bangladesh.
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