In Bangladesh, amid growing tensions, the interim leader has made a public appeal for calm and unity. The country has seen a significant mobilization of students demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice, Obaidul Hasan, accusing him of bias towards Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests have broadened with calls for the resignation of other judges, aiming for a complete overhaul of the state machinery and a thorough political cleanup. The situation remains tense as the government struggles to restore law and order, with reports of widespread unrest, including looting and arson.
- Students have been gathering at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan.
- The students accuse the Chief Justice of bias towards Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and issuing anti-student sentences.
- There are calls for not only the Chief Justice’s resignation but also that of the other six judges to achieve a complete state and political overhaul.
- The interim leader has announced different portfolios for his cabinet in an attempt to manage the crisis.
- Law and order are reported to be missing across the country, with police presence scarce, leading to sleepless nights for citizens amid looting and arson.
- Students have taken it upon themselves to manage traffic and clean the streets, viewing their efforts as a contribution towards creating a new Bangladesh and likening it to a new independence movement.
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