Bangladesh’s Chief Justice and Central Bank Governor have stepped down, officials confirmed on Saturday, as student-led protests continue to escalate, now targeting more officials appointed during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s tenure.
Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan tendered his resignation following warnings from students of “dire consequences” if he did not step down, according to a Facebook video post by Law Ministry adviser Asif Nazrul. Reuters was unable to reach Hassan for comment.
Nazrul, who now serves in the caretaker government, urged the protesters to remain peaceful. “Please avoid damaging any public property,” he appealed in his post.
Similarly, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned, although Finance Ministry adviser Salehuddin Ahmed noted that his resignation has not yet been accepted due to the critical nature of his role. Reuters was also unable to reach Talukder for a statement.
Earlier this week, around 300 to 400 bank officials protested against alleged corruption among top executives, leading to the forced resignation of four deputy governors.
Dhaka University’s Vice Chancellor, ASM Maksud Kamal, has also resigned, according to a university announcement. Reuters was unable to get in touch with Kamal.
The university has become the center of increasingly violent protests that began in July over government job quotas, evolving into a broader movement calling for the ousting of Hasina.
Following the deadly uprising that resulted in the deaths of approximately 300 people, many of whom were students, Hasina sought refuge in New Delhi on Monday, marking the end of her 15-year continuous rule over the nation of 170 million.
In the wake of her departure, the country has witnessed significant changes within its security leadership, including the appointment of a new police chief, a new head of the technical intelligence agency, and adjustments among senior army officials.
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