Protests Spread Across Bangladesh Against Yunus Interim Government

Bangladesh is experiencing significant political unrest as public sector workers, including primary school teachers, protest against the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The protests intensified following a government ordinance that allows the dismissal of public servants without lengthy procedures, which workers have called "repressive" and demanded to be repealed. These strikes, including an indefinite work stoppage by thousands of teachers demanding higher wages, come amid broader dissatisfaction with the interim administration's handling of political reforms and upcoming elections. The government also retracted an order to dissolve the National Board of Revenue after protests from its employees, highlighting the fragile state of governance. Beyond the public sector, the business community expressed deep concerns about economic instability, with leaders warning of job losses and a lack of foreign investment, further exacerbating the country's uncertainty. Despite speculation about Yunus potentially stepping down, his administration remains committed to overseeing a fair election, though political tensions and calls for earlier polls persist.