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One month after Bangladesh PM ouster, elections in focus NHK

It has been one month since Bangladesh's Prime Minister was forced to step down on August 5, following deadly clashes between police and student protesters.

The interim government says over 1,000 people were killed in the violence that erupted amid massive protests over government job quotas.

The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is now aiming to hold elections for a democratic transition. No dates have been announced.

Students who led the protests are working with the government on measures to ensure public security and rebuild the economy.
Kusakabe Naonori, an associate professor at Rikkyo University and an expert on Bangladeshi politics, says the focus is on whether fair elections can be held.

He added that quickly restoring the country's administrative functions and achieving political stability could be difficult. He said this means it may take a while for elections to be held.
Summary
Bangladesh's Prime Minister resigned one month ago due to student protests over government job quotas, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is aiming for democratic elections; no dates have been announced. The focus is on whether fair elections
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ID: 54dd77b3-97a7-4b23-abdd-0abe909d2791

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240905_24/

Date: Sept. 5, 2024

Created: 2024/09/06 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 10:50

Last Read: 2024/09/06 07:16