Bangladesh's Youth-Led Uprising Ousts Longtime Leader

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns amid mass protests, paving the way for an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Students protested against a quota system that favored veterans' descendants for government jobs.
The protests escalated into a broader movement against Hasina's autocratic rule and economic inequality.
Hasina's departure has created a power vacuum, with concerns about potential Islamist influence.
India faces foreign policy challenges due to the political instability in neighboring Bangladesh.
The interim government aims to restore stability and prepare for fresh elections.