Bangladesh Unrest: Student Protesters Demand Resignation of President

Published on: October 24, 2024 - Tensions in Bangladesh have reignited as protesters stormed President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s residence, demanding his resignation over comments about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. This follows her ouster in August after a student-led uprising. Violent clashes ensued during the protests, with injuries reported. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement issued demands, including Shahabuddin's removal and the abolition of the 1972 constitution. The unrest intensified after Shahabuddin contradicted his earlier statement on receiving Hasina’s resignation letter. Political divisions have emerged, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) opposing his removal, citing potential constitutional crises. In response to the protests, the interim government banned the Awami League’s student wing, but concerns about growing instability persist as student-led actions have forced several resignations from government and judicial offices.