Upheaval in Bangladesh: New leadership, same old problems? I DW News Desk

A political upheaval is unfolding fast in Bangladesh, as mass protests reach a dramatic crescendo. The prime minister has fled, parliament has been dissolved, and the military has taken control. But are new battles now brewing, over the make-up of the interim government, and finding accountability for the hundreds who died in the unrest?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and topic - Bangladesh: A New Dawn?
03:41 A tumultuous week for Bangladesh
10:43 Reaction from student activist, Prapti Taposhi
22:43 Why students want Muhummad Yunus as leader
28:32 The regional view: India and Pakistan
34:53 Reaction from South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman
40:20 Accountability for deaths, rights abuses
45:50 Role of United Nations
48:20 Global coverage of Bangladesh crisis
53:50 The next few months for Bangladesh
56:00 Comments and poll
1:02 Final thoughts

This week's panel:
Pablo Foley Elias
Nehal Johri
Cherie Chan
Beenish Javed

Guests:
Prapti Taposhi - Student activist (Dhaka)

Michael Kugelman - Director, South Asia Institute, The Wilson Center (Washington)

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[khondkarkarim]

Absolutely! BNP should not be allowed to come to power. This sounds like replay of the old movie. BNP is a shameless party and its leaders are obnoxious. They have zero support. The young people should work on new leadership. We do not want to see the old party leaders again….

[wesleyclayton]

India should immediately extradite sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh for trial for mass murder

[khondkarkarim]

Dr. Yunus is 84 but he is interim. There should not any election until the interim government does a complete overhaul and reforms of:
Administration
Election
Legislatures
Judiciary
Law reforcements
Financial reforms
Education
Immigration reforms
Repeal all the MOUs signed unilaterally by the former PM

[amirareza]

Thank you, DW. In the absence of credible media Bangladesh, an objective was provided. I'd like to share the good news of how press freedom is coming back and we are holding our talks shows commenting on politics which could not happen before because of fascism

[parvezsohelahmed]

Do you want to know what we are feeling now? Just one thing to let you know that we are watching your this episode without any fear and having the independence to give likes to this and fearlessly sharing with others, for the first time, in the last 15 years. Now you could imagine what situations we had in the last 15 years of her regime.

[foyezmiazi-gn]

Thanks everyone for supporting Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Monavocalstudio-dhvg]

Thank you so much for supporting Bangladesh 🙏🇧🇩❤️

[riturajborah]

We wish for a prosperous, and progressive Bangladesh as our neighbor. We already have so much tension in this subcontinent. It's time to build the neighborhood together. - from India.

[NatPrevails]

Who will be accountable for all attacks on minorities and those who were murdered? Don't you think student leaders have accountability to ensure that all those involved should be investigated and punished by law?

[nosheenasad]

Problem created for 15 years won’t go in a day, but kudos to the brave and fearless students who ousted a corrupt government.

[shantonachowdhury]

Beenesh javed speaks our mind❤ thanks a lot all of you for considering close attention on Bangladesh situation❤😊

[sadmanratin]

Dw thanks for helping Bangladeshi students

[khondkarkarim]

Frankly, it is about time the student leaders work on forming a new political party:

A country benefits from having leaders who are high-energy, honest, young, positive-minded, and level-headed for several reasons:

Innovation and Dynamism: Young leaders often bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, essential for addressing contemporary challenges and driving progress in various sectors.
Resilience and Adaptability: High-energy leaders are typically more resilient and able to handle the demanding nature of leadership roles, quickly adapting to changing circumstances and unexpected crises.
Trust and Integrity: Honesty in leaders fosters trust among the populace, which is crucial for maintaining social cohesion and ensuring effective governance.
Optimism and Morale: Positive-minded leaders can inspire and uplift the nation, boosting morale and encouraging a collective effort towards common goals.
Calm and Rational Decision-Making: Level-headed leaders make well-considered decisions, balancing different viewpoints and navigating complex issues with a steady hand, thus ensuring stability and long-term growth.
Having such leaders helps in creating a forward-thinking, trustworthy, and resilient governance structure that can effectively address both current and future challenges.

[khan]

Love bangladesh, Muslim+Hindu+Buddhist +christian 💪💪💪💪

[muhammadzuhayer]

Thank you journalist javed mam for reporting to dw news
Mam you have supported us and many many thanks to dw news channel

[mayank]

Nothing will change, now another party will rule forever.

[Ranjith_]

She is talking about Pakistan and democracy and try to compare Pakistan and Bangladesh with India 😂😅

[alaminbadsha]

There is some misinformation about minorities. First of all, there is no minority here, those who are here are our brothers. They're safe here, they're fine. Hindu temples, madrasa students and many organizations are guarding. Please don't spread rumors about them.

[professorc.emdadhaque]

Thanks to DW for paying attention to issues concerning Bangladesh. The future of this country is uncertain and will be challenging.

[sammyadas]

Sheikh Hasina is out, why are the Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities groups still targeted ?!