The situation in Bangladesh
Background Bangladesh has been facing significant protests for the past month over the job quota system. The protestors opposed to the return of a 30% quota in government employment at all levels for those who fought for the freedom of Bangladesh from Pakistan, as well as their children and grandchildren. These protests are the largest since Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for her fourth consecutive term since 2008. While she has overseen economic growth, her crackdown on the Opposition, media, and civil society has led to widespread unpopularity. The youth-led protests became the tipping point for her resignation. Hasina resigned and fled to India Hasina resigned and fled to India on a military aircraft, following weeks of anti-government protests that have left at least 300 dead and hundreds injured. Following her resignation, Sheikh Hasina reportedly received an ultimatum to flee the country. After leaving Dhaka, she arrived at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. She held...