Bangladesh in Turmoil: Resignations and Student Protests Spur Political Crisis

In Bangladesh, the chief justice and central bank governor have resigned amid escalating student protests targeting officials linked to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. With high tensions, a new caretaker government is trying to maintain order while Hasina has fled to New Delhi. Public unrest continues to call for significant political change.

In a significant political upheaval in Bangladesh, both the chief justice and the central bank governor have resigned as student protests continue to escalate. Officials confirmed the resignations on Saturday, highlighting a growing backlash against appointees of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan stepped down following threats from students, according to a Facebook video post by law ministry adviser Asif Nazrul. Concurrently, Bangladesh Bank Governor, Abdur Rouf Talukder, offered his resignation, though the finance ministry has yet to accept it due to the critical nature of his position. Notably, Reuters was unable to reach either Hassan or Talukder for comment.

The political landscape further shifted with the resignation of Dhaka University's vice chancellor, following protests denouncing corruption. Prime Minister Hasina remains in New Delhi due to the unrest, leaving a caretaker government to install a new police chief and make significant changes among senior army officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)