Bullet points of Students in Bangladesh forced out the country's leader a month ago. Where do things stand now?
- A student-led movement ousted Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, after weeks of protests and clashes that killed over 600 people and pushed the country to the brink of chaos.
- The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has declared its key tasks as restoring peace and law and order, fighting corruption, and preparing for new elections.
- The Cabinet includes two student leaders who spearheaded the protests and is seeking support from the United Nations Development Program to reform institutions, including courts, police, and the Election Commission.
- The government has fixed its sights on overhauling and reforming Bangladesh's institutions, with a focus on regaining public trust and addressing corruption and autocratic rule.
- Unrest persists, with garment workers demanding better wages and tensions simmering, but the interim government is seeking patience and time to address the country's challenges.
- The ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, is facing murder charges in more than 100 cases and has been accused of corruption, erosion of public institutions, and autocratic rule.
- The interim government is facing challenges in restoring the economy, which was disrupted by the weekslong shutdown during the uprising, and in scheduling new elections, with some experts suggesting that the government should focus on building consensus among political parties on reforms.
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the chief opposition, is pushing for the elections to happen soon, which could pose new risks to law and order and deepen political uncertainty and volatility.
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- Resignations were submitted ahead of an expected government reshuffle
- Ministers included Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Olga Stefanishyna and Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin
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Summary of The Dutch government is 'future-proofing' its military in an increasingly volatile world
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The Netherlands' defense ministry has announced a major plan to 'future-proof' the country's military, including buying more F-35 fighter jets and the return of a Dutch tank battalion. The plan aims to boost the country's defense budget to 24 billion euros per year, exceeding NATO's goal of 2% of GDP on defense, to address threats from eastern Europe to the Middle and Far East.
Summary of Students in Bangladesh forced out the country's leader a month ago. Where do things stand now?
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A month after Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted in a student-led movement, the country is still recovering from the violence and chaos. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has declared its priorities to restore peace, fight corruption, and prepare for new elections. Despite progress, unrest persists, with garment workers demanding better wages and lingering anger against Hasina and her Awami League. The biggest question is when new elections will be held, with experts warning that the interim government's support among the youth may be short-lived if security and economic issues are not addressed.
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