Turmoil and Transformation: Bangladesh’s Year of Change

Meherunnesa's tragic death during a student-led uprising symbolizes the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh. A year after the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, political unrest continues under interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Although change was promised, challenges persist as the nation struggles for true democracy and reform.

In a tragic twist of fate, Meherunnesa, a young woman from Dhaka, became a symbol of the upheaval engulfing Bangladesh. Her death, caused by a stray bullet amid fierce protests on August 5 last year, highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy.

A year has passed since the fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, amidst a massive student-led movement. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus now leads the country as head of an interim government, promising reform. Yet, political instability and violence persist.

Despite the tumultuous changes, many citizens feel disillusioned. The aspirations for a rights-respecting democracy remain largely unmet as Bangladesh contends with political infighting, the rise of Islamist forces, and ongoing human rights violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)