Bangladesh students who brought down government enter political arena

Leaders of summer protests that ousted PM Hasina set to launch new party

20250207 Dhaka students protest

Students Against Discrimination holds a rally in Dhaka on Dec. 31 to mark five months since longtime leader Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a mass uprising. © Reuters

MASUM BILLAH

DHAKA -- University professor Rabiul Alam was among the thousands gathered at a rally in Bangladesh's capital in late December to mark the end of a transformative year for the South Asian nation.

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