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Bangladesh Prime Minister Steps Down as Protests Turn Deadly; Interim Government in Place
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid escalating protests and violence.
Following weeks of unrest and clashes that resulted in over 300 deaths, Hasina’s departure came as protesters stormed her palace in Dhaka, despite a national curfew.
In response, Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government will take over, calling for calm.
Protesters, defying the curfew, continued to demonstrate, with large crowds gathering in the capital. The violence peaked on Sunday, with nearly 100 deaths reported in a single night.
The unrest, which began with student groups demanding the removal of a controversial job quota system, has evolved into a broader movement against Hasina’s administration.
The prime minister had been in power for nearly 20 years and had recently won re-election in a contested vote.
In the wake of the violence, the government has declared a holiday, closed courts, and restricted internet access.
Reports indicate that at least 11,000 people have been arrested, and there have been significant disruptions to education and daily life.
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has condemned the violence and called for restraint from all sides, urging the Bangladeshi government to end the crackdown on peaceful protesters and restore internet services to facilitate dialogue.
It remains uncertain if the resignation will quell the protests or if demonstrators will continue their demands for change.
Prince Harry Speaks on Divorce Rumors with Meghan Markle, in a recent interview Prince Harry was asked about the rumors and how it makes him feel. The prince shared that there are so many rumors and sometimes his family cannot live how they want freely due to the media.
He also shares that as his reason for raising his children somewhere else from the UK. “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?’”
“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls,” he continued. “Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”
Prince Harry also shares that he had the same experience as a child that what is written on the media surrounding his family is never based on reality and has learnt to love with it.
The Senate has dismissed reports claiming a suspension of deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills, affirming its commitment to advancing the legislation.
During plenary on Thursday, November 5, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated, “The Senate cannot be bullied. Any reform that serves Nigerians’ interests will proceed.” He added that the legislative process remains transparent and thorough.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele also clarified that only the executive can withdraw the bills and cautioned against misinformation.
To address contentious issues, the Senate has formed a special committee to engage stakeholders, including the Attorney General of the Federation, governors, and business leaders. Public hearings and consultations will ensure all concerns are addressed.
Akpabio reiterated the Senate’s independence and commitment to representing Nigerians’ best interests.
Nigerian Activist, Omoyele Sowere calls for Nigerians to join a nationwide protest against the judiciary for the prosecution of Dele Farotimi. Dele Farotimi was arrested on the charge of defamation, he defamed the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, in his recent book titled “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System”.
Farotimi was sent to jail and expected to remain there till the 10th of December. This story touched many Nigerians and now a protest will soon begin for the release of the author. Sowore shares on his media page that the protests will be on the 10th of December. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.
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