The resignation of Bangladesh’s Chief Justice, Obul Hassan, has marked a significant turn of events as he stepped down following intense pressure from protesters. These demonstrations, part of a broader movement against government policies and alleged injustices, targeted Hassan and five other judges, accusing them of supporting the government and standing against the protesters. This development follows a series of resignations among top officials, including the Central Bank Governor, amidst calls for national unity by the country’s interim Prime Minister, Muhammad Yunus.
- Chief Justice Obul Hassan of Bangladesh resigned after pressure from protesters demanding his and five other judges’ departure.
- Hassan was seen as a loyalist to the Awami League Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and was appointed to the Supreme Court last year.
- The resignation of the Central Bank Governor, AB Dor Ru Tal, also occurred amid mounting pressure on top officials.
- Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has called for calm and national unity following the upheaval.
- Student protests began in July against a quota system for government jobs, leading to the resignation and flight of Sheikh Hasina to India.
- The interim government includes two leaders from the student protest movement.
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