Bangladesh Crisis: How it unfolded and what it means for India

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Over the past few weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed an unprecedented crisis that culminated on Monday when the death toll of those protesting the controversial job quota system exceeded 300. As the protests surged that day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India due to concerns for her safety.
In this episode, Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy joins us to discuss what led to these protests, how the Hasina government reacted, and the challenges that Hasina’s resignation and her taking refuge in India pose for New Delhi.
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