On Wednesday, Pakistan extended its solidarity to Bangladesh in the wake of severe civil unrest and protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The violence, which has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries, was ignited by student-led demonstrations against job reservation policies. In a show of support, Pakistan’s foreign ministry expressed confidence in the resilience of the Bangladeshi people, while Bangladesh undertakes a transition to a new interim government.
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- Pakistan expressed solidarity with Bangladesh amid ongoing civil unrest.
- The unrest follows Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure from Bangladesh.
- Protests were triggered by student groups opposing reserved job quotas.
- The violence, which resulted in over 150 deaths and thousands of injuries, began after a high court reinstated a 30% job quota for freedom fighters’ descendants.
- Sheikh Hasina resigned and sought asylum in India following the unrest.
- Her resignation led to celebrations and unrest, including crowds storming her residence.
- The end of Hasina’s 15-year second term came amidst economic distress in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh’s president appointed Yunus as the head of the interim government late on Tuesday.
- The president emphasized the urgency of finalizing the interim government to address the crisis.
- Pakistan’s foreign ministry expressed confidence in the unity and resilience of the Bangladeshi people.
