Day 3 Article 1 Flashcards
Who is Sheikh Hasina, and what recent political event forced her to flee Bangladesh?
Sheikh Hasina is the resigned Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She fled the country amid escalating protests after ruling for 15 years.
Which key military figure is involved in the current situation in Bangladesh, and what actions has he promised?
Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, the Chief of the Bangladesh military, promised to restore order, investigate the violence, and consult the president on forming an interim government.
What is the Awami League, and how has the international community reacted to recent elections in Bangladesh?
The Awami League is Sheikh Hasina’s ruling party. The U.S. and U.K. criticized the credibility of the January elections in which Hasina was re-elected.
Which countries did Sheikh Hasina cultivate strong ties with during her rule, and how has her relationship with Western nations been affected?
Sheikh Hasina cultivated strong ties with India and China. However, her relations with Western nations, including the U.S. and U.K., have been strained due to concerns over human rights and press freedoms.
Where did Sheikh Hasina reportedly flee to after resigning, and what significant events took place in Dhaka?
Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled to a border city in India after resigning. In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, there was significant unrest, including violent clashes, the storming of government buildings, and the torching of pro-government TV stations.
What are the historical and numerical details related to Sheikh Hasina’s time in power and the current political turmoil in Bangladesh?
15 years: Duration of Sheikh Hasina’s rule.
76 years: Age of Sheikh Hasina.
20 years: Total time served by Sheikh Hasina, longer than any other female head of government.
1971: Year of Bangladesh’s war of independence, referenced for the severity of the current unrest.
What major incidents of violence and property damage occurred during the protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government?
The protests led to the storming of government buildings, Hasina’s official residence, her family’s ancestral home, and the torching of ruling party offices and pro-government TV stations.
