Bangladeshi Student Protester Turned Minister in Interim Government

SOURCE www.npr.org
Student protester Nahid Islam from Bangladesh is now a minister in the country's interim government after the former prime minister fled. He is leading two ministries and aims to bring about democratic reforms.

Key Points

  • Nahid Islam went from being a sociology graduate student to leading two ministries in the interim government
  • He hopes to reform the constitution, election commissions, and eradicate corruption before elections
  • The interim government consists of young individuals who led the protests against the former prime minister

Pros

  • Nahid Islam represents the youth who led the protests in Bangladesh
  • He aims to bring about democratic reforms and a new political settlement
  • His involvement signifies a shift from authoritarian rule to freedom and human rights

Cons

  • Concerns about the lack of political experience among the young members of the interim government