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Student Revolution Topples Hasina; Yunus Faces Tough Challenges

7/23/2025

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In July 2024, a powerful student-led revolution in Bangladesh ousted autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina during a time of economic turmoil. Dr. Muhammad Yunus stepped in as interim leader, implementing vital reforms and securing international loans to stabilize the economy. However, political resistance and external pressures from India and the U.S. pose ongoing challenges as the nation prepares for elections by April 2026.

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In July 2024, a powerful student-led revolution in Bangladesh ousted autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina during a time of economic turmoil. Dr. Muhammad Yunus stepped in as interim leader, implementing vital reforms and securing international loans to stabilize the economy. However, political resistance and external pressures from India and the U.S. pose ongoing challenges as the nation prepares for elections by April 2026.