Last Updated on 06/08/2024 by Arun jain
The student protests in Bangladesh first took a violent turn and led to a coup. Then the situation became so bad that Sheikh Hasina had to resign from the post of Prime Minister and escape from Bangladesh. Currently Sheikh Hasina is in India and it is being said that from here Sheikh Hasina can take refuge in London or Finland.
After Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, the biggest question is who will take charge of Bangladesh. Will there be elections there or will the army take over everything? In such a situation, let us know who are the contenders for governance in Bangladesh and who can take over the power of Bangladesh…
Who are the contenders…
So far there is no clarity on the formation of government or taking over power in Bangladesh, but many are believed to be contenders for power. After Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, it was being speculated from the press conference of the Army Chief that now Army rule can be imposed and the Army Chief can take the command of the country in his hands.
But, in a rapidly changing turn of events, Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin also ordered the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who was under house arrest. After the news of Khaleda Zia’s release, there is a discussion that Khaleda can also become the PM of the country. Apart from this, Jamaat-e-Islami is also being considered an important contender. So let’s know whose claim is stronger?
Dr. Mohammad Yunus may be an advisor to the government
According to the Daily Star report, another update on government formation is that the key organisers of the student movement have proposed Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus as the chief advisor of the interim government. In a video posted on social media, Nahid Islam, one of the key coordinators of the movement, said that they have already spoken to Professor Yunus and he has given his consent.
There is a lot of discussion about army rule
Immediately after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on Monday, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman held a press conference and said that the government is preparing to form an interim government soon. He said, ‘After PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, now we will rule. We will run the country by forming an interim government. Our country is suffering losses. Property is being lost. Give me the responsibility, I will take care of everything.’
The army chief said that he has met political leaders and told them that the army will take responsibility for law and order. However, there was no leader of Hasina’s Awami League party in the meeting. After the army’s claim, it is believed that the army is working on forming the government and if this happens then the command of the country can come in the hands of General Waqar-uz-Zaman.
Khaleda Zia’s side is also strong
After the order of Khaleda Zia’s release, there is speculation that Khaleda Zia’s name can be included in the interim government. Along with this, it is being said in some reports that Khaleda Zia’s son and acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tariq Rahman can also be brought forward.
Khaleda Zia is the president of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In Bangladesh, it is the main opposition party and a staunch opponent of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. Khaleda is inclined towards Jamaat-e-Islami. In such a situation, Khaleda Zia can also get the support of Jamaat-e-Islami.
Khaleda Zia was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from March 1991 to 1996 and then from June 2001 to October 2006. However, she was sent to jail after allegations of corruption. There are many fundamentalist leaders in Khaleda Zia’s party and if the country again moves towards fundamentalism, then Khaleda Zia may again come to power.
Will Jamaat-e-Islami get the command
Along with Khaleda Zia and the army, Jamaat-e-Islami is also being considered as a contender for the government. Actually, there are reports about Jamaat-e-Islami that preparations for a coup were being made in Bangladesh for a long time and Jamaat-e-Islami was already very active. At the same time, there are talks of the army also being with Jamaat-e-Islami.
If Jamaat-e-Islami gets full support of the army, then Jamaat-e-Islami can come forward in an important role. This can also be gauged from the fact that when the meeting with the President took place, the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami were also present there.
In such a situation, it is believed that if any decision is taken on the interim government, Jamaat-e-Islami can also be given an important role. Apart from this, it is also possible that Bangladesh may have an interim government, in which Jamaat-e-Islami and Khaleda Zia’s party Bangladesh Nationalist Party get important responsibilities. But it remains to be seen what role the army plays in the interim government, only after which the picture will be clear.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)