In conversation with Salimullah Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent public intellectuals and a professor in the Department of History & Philosophy at North South University.

Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman announced the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formation of an interim government yesterday at 4pm.

As the protest for quota reform swiftly transformed into a historic student movement, it culminated in the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the fall of her government. Celebrities who participated in the movement have expressed their joy and hope on social media.