Over the past decade, Bangladesh has faced a series of significant crises, highlighting deep-seated tensions between secular governance and rising religious extremism. From a thwarted coup attempt to deadly militant attacks and large-scale communal violence, the country’s fragile religious harmony has been repeatedly tested. The situation culminated in August 2024, when a student-led anti-job quota protest escalated into widespread violence against the Hindu minority, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. This article explores these key events and their impact on Bangladesh’s socio-political landscape.
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