Whats behind anti-government protests in Bangladesh? Inside Story
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been holding anti-government protests, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of a caretaker government. The government accuses the opposition of destabilizing the country, while the BNP accuses the government of eroding democratic freedoms and human rights violations. The protests have been marked by arrests, police violence, and political rivalry. The BNP demands the reinstatement of the caretaker government system, while the government argues it is unnecessary.