Bangladesh’s violent protests are a clear indicator of the perils of a de facto one-party system. Given the scale of the deaths in the country – climbing over 100 based on unofficial estimates – the dissatisfaction is reaching astronomical levels. Sheikh Hasina’s party continues to maintain a disturbing fascination with Pakistan and the conflict that gave birth to the country. Sheikh Hasina’s fourth term has seen further entrenchment of her party, erosion of constitutional checks, and attacks against her opponents. The protests may have started with the quota policy, but now represent a total rejection of her policies.

Source: The Nation July 21, 2024 07:00 UTC