Bangladeshi journalist Saleem Samad, in an interview, recently discussed the nation’s turmoil following former Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight to India.
Speaking to Azaad Digital, Samad highlighted corruption and money laundering as the primary triggers for the public uprising.
He expressed concerns that the offices and homes of Members of Parliament might be targeted due to their past actions
Addressing the leadership vacuum, Samad noted the interim government will be installed by the Bangladeshi army. He mentioned that the acting chairman of the Bangla National Party (BNP) remains in exile due to legal issues, complicating the interim leadership.
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Samad criticised the Hasina-led government for poor management, attributing Bangladesh’s economic progress to the private sector and hardworking farmers.
Currently, the nation remains unstable, with thousands still protesting in the streets.
Since July, protests and violence have claimed at least 300 lives. Student groups initially demanded the removal of a controversial government job quota system, which evolved into a movement to oust Hasina, who secured a fourth term in a boycotted January election.
