Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Bangladesh Struggles for Stability a Year After Hasina's Exit
Imagine Bangladesh's leader left a year ago.
Things were supposed to get better, but they haven't.
There's been lots of violence and chaos, especially in certain areas.
Some people are attacking others based on their religion.
Also, the government seems to be getting friendlier with Pakistan, a country that used to be an enemy.
Some people are worried because they think the government isn't protecting the country's history or famous people's places.
One year after Sheikh Hasina's departure, stability in Bangladesh remains elusive.
Violence erupted in Gopalganj, a traditional Awami League stronghold, with reports of security forces targeting civilians.
Post-Hasina, law and order collapsed with widespread anarchy, including looting and attacks on minority groups.
There are concerns over the current regime's ties with Pakistan and a perceived move away from secular values.
Heritage sites tied to cultural figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray have been targeted or demolished.
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, National Citizen Party (NCP), Jammat-e-Islami (JeI), Muhammad Yunus, and the current government.
- What
- A report on the state of Bangladesh one year after the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- When
- One year after August 2024.
- Where
- Bangladesh, particularly Gopalganj and Dhaka.
- Why
- To assess the country's stability and changes after the former Prime Minister's departure.
Pro-Secularism/Pro-India
Pro-Pakistan/Anti-India
International Relations and Ideology
Pro-Secularism/Pro-India
Support secularism and closer ties with India.
Pro-Pakistan/Anti-India
Favoring increased ties with Pakistan and potentially moving away from secularism.
Preservation of Heritage
Pro-Secularism/Pro-India
Protecting historical and cultural sites.
Pro-Pakistan/Anti-India
Demolishing historical properties or permitting vandalism of cultural heritage sites.
- Former PM
- Sheikh Hasina
- Incident Location
- Gopalganj
- Key Groups Involved
- NCP, Jammat-e-Islami
- Current Head of Government
- Muhammad Yunus
- Historical Event Reference
- 1971 Liberation War
- Heritage Site Vandalism
- Rabindra Kacharibari
- Heritage Site Demolition
- Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury's property