Published: 18 November 2024
Context
The student led quota reform movement transformed into anti-discrimination movement eventually led to the fall of the authoritarian government on August 5, 2024. Following this, the 12th Parliament was dissolved on August 6, 2024. This was achieved at the cost of unprecedented loss of lives and sacrifice. An Interim Government took over the responsibilities of government on August 8, 2024. The Advisory Council consists of a Chief Adviser, 25 Advisers, and three special positions under the Chief Adviser. The principal aspirations of the movement's activists are state reform and new settlement of a political framework to create a 'New Bangladesh' characterized by nondiscrimination, equal rights, and inclusiveness. The main objectives of the aspirations include radical reforms in public representation, government, and administrative systems and practices, ensuring that the government operates based on public mandate and the authority entrusted by the people, with effective accountability to the people.
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