In the summer of 2024, Bangladesh underwent a dramatic transformation sparked by student protests against a reinstated job quota system. What began as demonstrations led by Students Against Discrimination quickly escalated into a nationwide movement demanding democratic reforms. Following a brutal government crackdown, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. A transitional government has taken place, with a new National Citizens’ Party forming six months later. Musabber Ali Chisty, a PhD student in Sociology and IBS affiliate, reflects on the new direction of democracy for Bangladesh in a recent op ed.
