Bangladesh has been destroyed by corruption, economic inequality and social injustice, and has been witnessing a surge in violence and riots. With this change in Bangladesh country, the citizens of Bangladesh now changed their mind and took a step forward for justice.
Economic Situation
As shown by the economic situation the GDP in Bangladesh growth rate has slowed down to 5.2% (2023-2024).
Besides that, the Inflation rate has been raised to 6.5% (2023-2024) and the ratio of Unemployment stands at 4.2% (2023-2024)
Corruption
In world rankings, Bangladesh country ranks 146th of the total of 180 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (2023)
Corruption is rampant in government institutions, law enforcement, and the judiciary
Job Quota System
The government took a new step in creating a new job quota system, which will reserve 56% of government jobs for:
30% for freedom fighters’ descendants
10% for women included
5% for Indigenous peoples included
5% for minority groups also added
6% for district quota (based on geographical location) are added in this new step issued by the governments.
Protests erupted, demanding reforms and an end to the quota system, citing unfair advantages and limited opportunities for meritorious candidates
Timeline of Riots and Protests
July 2024: Protests begin against the job quota system
In August 2024: Protests turn violent, with clashes between protesters and police. Army deployed to stop violence occurred in people, as told by Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed but Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal reported to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid that police, army and other law enforcement agencies face criticism for handling of protests. As protestors came close to the prime minister’s house, police became weaker and the Army refused to take more actions against protestors. In these worse conditions, law enforcement agencies demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid in 45 munites and in case of refused, she would be arrested or given to protestors.
As far as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s government faced pressure from the protestors and police to resign, she resigned and escaped in a helicopter with her sister, leaving lunch on the table. Meanwhile, protestors enter the PM’s house.
Police and Army Actions 
Police use various methods like tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons to disperse protesters Army personnel destroyed to key areas, leading to clashes with protesters Reports of arrests, injuries, and deaths among protesters Human rights groups condemn excessive force used by security forces
Famous Student Leaders
Akhter Hossain who is a university student became a symbol of the protests
Nahid Islam, a prominent student leader who played a key role in organizing protests
Fahima is a student activist who gained recognition for her bravery during clashes with security forces.
