Sheikh Hasina: Who is Bangladesh's controversial prime minister?

Category: Politics

Sheikh Hasina Wazed has resigned as Prime Minister of Bangladesh after weeks of protests and unrest. She fled to India as demonstrators stormed her residence, ending her over 20-year rule. Hasina, daughter of the country's founding leader, has been credited with economic growth but criticized for autocratic governance and human rights abuses. Her tenure has seen significant infrastructure projects and poverty reduction, but also allegations of corruption and repression of political opposition.

Keywords: Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh, political unrest

Source: BBC

Update At: 8/5/2024

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