Bangladesh Crisis: Veena Sikri Explains What’s Next After Sheikh Hasina’s Exit

Bangladesh Crisis: Veena Sikri Explains What’s Next After Sheikh Hasina’s Exit

Bangladesh is engulfed in an unprecedented political crisis, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepping down and fleeing the country for safety. The army is now set to form an interim government, but the future of the country’s governance remains uncertain. Veena Sikri, Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, sheds light on the situation, emphasizing that the student reform movement, which initially sparked the unrest, is unlikely to play a significant role in the formation of the new government. The political landscape is being shaped by other forces, including the influence of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, as well as the absence of a clear governmental structure. With police stations in Dhaka burned down and law enforcement in disarray, the crisis has left Bangladesh without a functioning government, raising concerns about the country’s stability and future direction.