Unrest in Bangladesh: Prime Minister Flees, Residence Overrun, and Russian Concerns
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country amid severe protests that have resulted in numerous casualties. Reports indicate she flew to Agartala in northeastern India. The army chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced that an interim government will be established.
The unrest began with student protests over the government job quota system in July but escalated into a broader movement demanding Hasina's removal. The prime minister, who has been in power for 15 years, was last re-elected for a fourth term in January. The situation became particularly dire on Sunday, with at least 90 people killed in clashes between police and protesters.
Russian Telegram channels have expressed concern about the implications of Hasina’s resignation, highlighting potential impacts on:
The $12.65 billion contract with Rosatom for the Rooppur nuclear power plant.
Wheat exports, which reached a record 2.7 million tons in 2023.
Trade relations, with Bangladesh being Russia's second most significant trading partner in South Asia, with a trade turnover of $2.7 billion by the end of 2023.
Gazprom's offshore operations in the region.
These developments suggest increasing global tensions and uncertainties.
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