Anil Wasif on Bangladesh's Current Political Upheaval | Policy Magazine

July 24, 2024 | Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh. "The past week’s events in Bangladesh, where nearly 200 people have lost their lives in a violent crackdown on student-led protests, is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society. It is crucial for people everywhere who care about freedom to understand what led to this unrest and why it is our collective imperative to prioritize people and policy over politics." 

"The government’s violent response to the protests has itself expanded the grievances beyond the issue of jobs and opportunity. The labeling of dissenters as anti-national and the suppression of internet communication have only deepened the divide between the government and the people. These young individuals are not just fighting against a flawed quota system; they are advocating for systemic change," writes Anil.