The United Kingdom hopes for a speedy peace in Bangladesh and a UN-sponsored investigation into the events in the country, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on August 5.
“Over the past two weeks in Bangladesh we have seen unprecedented levels of violence and loss of life. The Chief of Army Staff has announced a transition period. All parties must now work to stop the violence, restore calm, de-escalate the situation and prevent further loss of life. The people of Bangladesh deserve a full and independent inquiry, under UN auspices, into the events of recent weeks. The UK wants to see steps to ensure a peaceful and democratic future for Bangladesh.”– he said.
Earlier it was reported that in the face of growing unrest on the streets of the city, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post and left the country for the UK, and protesters stormed the government headquarters. The commander of the republican army, Waqer-Uz-Zaman, said that the organization of the provisional government of Bangladesh is underway.
Recall that nearly 300 people were reportedly killed in Bangladesh during anti-government protests.
Mass protests were seen in July. First students spoke out, then demonstrations began across the country. The protesters oppose the current quota system, which allocates up to 30% of government jobs to relatives of veterans who fought for Bangladesh’s independence in 1971. Students believe that too few quotas are allocated and actively condemn the government’s actions: that it is not doing a good job of combating rising unemployment in the country.
The protests then escalated into street riots with calls for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. On August 4, a clash broke out between protesters and government supporters. Bangladesh has restricted internet use and declared a curfew. At least 11,000 people have been arrested across the country in recent weeks.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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