Why Bangladesh is Tearing itself Apart

[@historyofeverythingpodcast]

UPDATE: 2 days after I made this things started to heat up again, and 2 days after I posted this protestors stormed the government and Hasina has resigned. Bangladesh is in chaos and an update video will follow. My friends, thank you for watching and thank you for calling out the edit error. My editor used the wrong photo at 7:36 when you can hear me say the correct name. The name on screen is not correct as that is a different person entirely. Thank you for the accountability call out and I’ll keep it in here so people are aware. If anything else in here is a wrong picture, let me know so we can time stamp it.

[@benjaminfjellander3242]

If possible, could you post a document in the description of your sources? Currently, I cannot find any sources and I feel like your credibility would improve if I could find them.

[@Munthasir123]

@@benjaminfjellander3242 Al Jazeera and DW has been covering it well on recent protests. If you want to know about the Sheikh Hasina Dictatorship and the elements that allow it then I will suggest watching “Prime Ministers Men” investigative documentary by Al Jazeera. If you want to learn about Human rights abuse by the paramilitary “RAB” and how they get promoted to go to UN mission then DW has a documentary on it as well but I don’t remember the name at the moment. Edit: I would refrain from listening to any English speaking Bengali news source as freedom of press in Bangladesh is little to none and therefore majority journalists just repeat government talking points. I would also avoid any other Indian or Pakistani news source as they have vested interests in Bangladesh.

[@samiulhuda4134]

A lot has changed since the making of the video (July 27th) and sadly things escalated further. A few details aside, this was perhaps the most comprehensive content made on the anti-discrimination protests in Bangladesh. Great job. Subbed +1

[@Munthasir123]

@@historyofeverythingpodcast People stormed the palace. Dictator resigned and left the country!!!

[@tihim__]

We won man. We won.

[@michaelpettersson4919]

The problem with corruption is that it tends to be self-protecting. People benefiting from corruption are not going to work to abolish the practice.

[@DaweSMF]

And thats why character is important. Its naive to think wide government can include only strong characters with empathy and sense for justice. Usualy governments are just mirror image of the society. Thats where they recruit from afterall, they are not some aliens.

[@thecursed01]

problem in most countries. in mine, the chancellor got questioned about the millions of euroes that "magically vanished" under his direct authority... he got away with grinning like and idiot and saying "i can't remember" every time. guess official retirenment plan isn't enough for him. (oh and of course, the ministry appointed a loyalist and from the same party to..totally unbiased...investigate... and the responsible equivalent to an attorney.. did quit, saying she got nowhere and "decided to pursue other opportunities" (with higher pay..and friendly wishes from the loyalists)

[@stoyanb.1668]

Ah the, We investigate ourselves and found nothing special.😂

[@sargonyami4292]

We will have and already do have the same problem with racequotas or like we call them diversity quotas. The people profiting from them will not abolish them.

[@adamelghalmi9771]

@@thecursed01 i'm assuming that's germany? but how was he not impeached (if you have that in germany, basically removed from office and sent to jail) for it if it was so obvious? unless he has judges in his pockets?

[@murmamirrmohaimen2271]

Commenting from Bangladesh here. You have captured the timeline of events very accurately. Haven't seen this level of detail and accuracy from international news organizations. However there are some inaccuracies, the attacks on TV stations, metro stations and other govt buildings were not done by students. These were targeted by outsiders. Around 200+ deaths were confirmed but it is suspected that the real death toll is 1000+. Even after all of these deaths and violence the government continued to lie and use police, paramilitary and Chatra League as instruments of violence and death. The organizers were picked up from their homes and hospitals and tortured in the custody of police. They were freed just yesterday. As of now protests are now continuing demanding the resignation of the government. We have had enough of the autocrats, the lies, the looting of our country. What started out as a movement against quotas is now fully an anti authoritarian movement supported by the general population.

[@thecursed01]

wish ppl in europe and america would stand up like the bangladesh ppl too. wish you the best for your future

[@murmamirrmohaimen2271]

@@thecursed01 your worst case scenario is still somehow better than us. Our political system is basically gone. The army, police, bureaucracy everything is tilted against us.

[@thecursed01]

@murmamirrmohaimen2271 oh yes. Sorry if I made the impression that is equal. It's not.i often have problems articulating. Doesn't matter if English or my language. Maybe related to my mild autism plus adhs combo XD

[@murmamirrmohaimen2271]

@@thecursed01 it's all good no worries.

[@Yadid1]

@@murmamirrmohaimen2271 False flag operations vai. Egulai toh korbe.

[@Lazarus1095]

Any student of what happened in Egypt with the Arab Spring should understand that making a peace deal with a government which remains in power like this is a huge mistake. Of course the Bangladeshi government was going to use the lull to isolate and arrest protest leaders. It's a standard practice among totalitarian governments nowadays. If these students want to win- or even to survive for that matter- they have to accept that at this point it really is them or the government.

[@gleebybooer]

Yeah, and starting with the most reasonable leaders. Then when there’s only the more radical leaders left they will say that that’s the reason they must crack down. ugh

[@midogarf9366]

Egyptian here, spot on

[@Munthasir123]

When this whole thing started right away I started thinking about Egyptian revolution. Medical students and staffs are on the street tending wounds of protesters reminded me of Bassem Yusuf! May the revolution succeed! You may cut the flowers but you can’t stop the spring from coming!

[@immapotato1]

Update: the protests restarted from August and as of now the Prime Minister has resigned and fled the country (we only learned an hour ago). the head of Millitary (who actually so far had refused to engage civilians other than providing guards at important government institutions) is set to address the nation in an hour.

[@gleebybooer]

@@immapotato1 That’s crazy, does anyone know where she went or did he go into hiding?

[@arfazhxss]

As a Bangladeshi student myself, thanks for posting!

[@revolusimelayu]

Fight your government!

[@sadmanontherun]

​@@revolusimelayuWe're doing it!

[@tihim__]

​@@revolusimelayu Let the world know what's going on here

[@brothergunns5055]

Internet is back??

[@arfazhxss]

@@revolusimelayu we did! AND WON!

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

My friend was shot in her down garage just a few days ago. Hopefully she is still breathing. Unlike countless others. 1000+ killed Including 16 children in their homes shot in the head from helicopters 9000+ injured including many who are blinded 12000+ arrested

[@Sprt1337]

I'm so glad you're making this video, not a lot of people care about the state or history of Bangladesh, I'm glad my favourite history youruber does.

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

Are you Bangladeshi too

[@thecursed01]

to be honest, i was (pleasently) surprised a muslim country in that region implemented something akin to women protection as soon as it formed. 10% isn't an overbearing (minimum) quota, unlike the 50% sometimes here in europe.

[@narendra62]

To be fair there is a lot going on at the moment. Good luck anyway.

[@anikamasudeve3202]

@@thecursed01 In Bangladesh, women protested against the women's quota themselves and lost their lives in the protest. Yes, our mothers and aunts needed it once but the situation has changed. The population of women is actually higher and our condition has improved. To encourage female education we should introduce stipends for female students(which we already have in many regions). Not reserved posts in jobs because it's unfair. And thankfully it's gone now. Now we want our dictator PM to step down and bring justice to the lives that were lost during the protest.

[@AngelusNielson]

"they had elections, didn't they?" So does Russia...

[@stakuyi]

A lot of sarcasm can be used

[@tauceti8060]

And Venezuela

[@AngelusNielson]

@@tauceti8060 And North Korea if I'm not mistaken.

[@coolbian513]

Elections are an illusion in the west

[@HarveyO]

@@AngelusNielson😂 yup

[@farelmuhammadagustafarel7296]

Expanding the quota to a children and grandchildren of freedom fighter is so stupid it make my head hurt

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

The students here accepted the child quata but the grandchildren quata is too stupid.

[@thecursed01]

it's basically forming a new feudal/class/caste system. but also reminds me of quotas in usa for the descendants of something that endend more than 150 years ago

[@jeffslote9671]

Especially considering it was Indian forces that won the war

[@zelkremskyholder1239]

Well the soldiers who fought for independence of Bangladesh would want their descendent to have the quota privilege as well

[@immapotato1]

​@@jeffslote9671not really per say. India didn't send ground troops until the tail end of the fight but mainly supported in much more impactful (and arguably significantly smarter) ways such as providing the guns and ammo for the fight and international politics. As far as I remember from my reading as a kid they were one of the people keeping the US from joining the Pakistani side of the war which ultimately led to them giving up after only 9 months once the Indian ground troops basically surrounded them from both sides with guerilla fighters who were waiting for the attack.

[@irtijaadib42069]

The most disappointing thing about this how all it takes is one old lady's ego to burn down the very country she and her father tried so hard to build. The situation is beyond repair and even if she's gone a hundred vultures will then squabble over political power. No matter what this set back the country by years

[@thomascrabtree]

A lot of countries are currently being destroyed because they allow politicians to stay in power past the state retirement age. People over 65 have no place in politics, go retire.

[@piscinaiv7937]

@@thomascrabtree THIS. Let's make some room for the next generation for the sake of everyone.

[@pathetic-traveller06]

Well,She did say she was going to take revenge on the military and people. SO,She didn't care about the country or us.She aslo destroyed her father's reputation

[@stingrayplays]

@@pathetic-traveller06agreed

[@paridocxs6268]

It’s so sad like she did so much to improve the country but now because of the brutal crack downs and the police killing protesters, she had to resign and flee the country to not be killed, just sad

[@colinstewart3531]

".... the cost of road construction in Bangladesh..... the highest in the world. As for why that is the case, the cost overrun is largely because of overpricing of materials, corruption and extremely long delays that would end up driving up costs..." My guy, that's just all corruption. They are deliberately overpricing materials and everyone involved gets a cut. The delays are the same.

[@Person0fColor]

damn near every sentence is redundant 🤣

[@Yadid1]

Bangladeshi here, but my English hopefully ain't too shabby. With the Ukraine, Trump assassination attempt, and Palestine (among others) going on, this atrocity is being conveniently swept under the rug. Thanks Stak, for giving a shit when so many turn a blind eye.

[@Moth-zu1xl]

Your English is garbage

[@paulmaartin]

Americans barely remember the assassination attempt.

[@Yadid1]

@@paulmaartin Yeah, like Republican channels are not making content about it 24/7. Sure thing.

[@enoughrope1638]

@@paulmaartin What an absurd claim to make.

[@internetzenmaster8952]

@@Yadid1 No, he's got a point. The majority of US media has been caught up trying to paint the Vice President, who just took over for Joe Biden since he dropped out of the race, as 'the new greatness' and sweeping everything she did poorly (pretty much everything) under the proverbial rug, all while trying to bash Trump as a coward (which is hard to believe given he didn't drop out after getting shot). Between this and the tinderbox that is Britain (finally) starting to kick off over the anti-immigration issue, the fact the Bangladesh situation is getting ignored isn't unsurprising. Hopefully things have a just resolution over there, but given how, well, _everything_ seems to be going pear-shaped at the moment, I'm not exactly hopeful at this point.

[@ishehroze]

I am a resident from Narsingdi, the place infamous for the prison break. We locals know for sure that the prison break wasn't by student protestors but by an organized mob that took advantage of the deteriorated law and order situation. Also things took a total 180 yesterday when the student protesters demanded a complete resignation of all the top officials of the government and called for a nation-wide non-cooperation mass movement. There are even unconfirmed reports that the Metro station was actually damaged not by the student protesters but infiltrators associated with the bus labor association pissed off by the decline of bus passengers due to metro rail.

[@Ace_AloneWolf]

I hope you are safe❤

[@digitalhospital3842]

Hi! Bangladeshi here. That's a very well-researched and explained analogy of whats happening to us right now. Thank you for the time you took in making this. Not sure if you know but the situation is getting much worse with each passing moment and it seems like the entire political system and government is in the brink of collapse. Requesting all international peers to keep a close eye on media coverage of the situation.

[@jupo9928]

I hope we can be updated through mediums like this. I've not seen any of this in UK mainstream news.

[@twilighttricksterXXI]

As a Bangladeshi I think you should do a follow-up video soon since the situation here has changed a lot and I do mean a LOT. Great informational video for the international audience Stak.

[@Zap_09]

Update: Sheik Hassina fled from the country.

[@0ddSavant]

You do a great job of bringing current events to the fore and putting them in context, especially topics that don’t get much depth of coverage in more mainstream US news. Keep being awesome! Cheers!

[@stakuyi]

Thank you my friend. I try to do this as much as possible

[@Person0fColor]

? Why would this get as much depth of coverage in mainstream news? Do you really think the population of Bangladesh is anymore sophisticated in their consumption of media? Why should Americans care what happens over there? Its not like they are sending their tax dollars to help us out

[@TheCoLDKanadian]

A personal story of mine; my dad was planning to visit some family in Bangladesh, but his own mom (my grandmother) called him and told him not to come. That alone should tell you how bad the situation is. It sucks to see my country of birth devolving into such a state.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

"A personal story..." Why not go back and try and straighten it out ?

[@gracefulcubix4730]

That is actually concerning

[@thecursed01]

@@angusmckenzie9622 why did ppl leave great britain and live in north america instead of straighten it out at home?

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@@thecursed01 "why did ppl leave gre..." The North American colonies began life, so to speak, as did Australia, as penal colonies. Were you transported ? My British history isn't reliable but I can say that the early Irish immigrants into North America went to escape the Famine, emigrate or die. Is that what your family faced ? The Irish-born and descended Americans were massively involved in the Irish struggles for independence from the 1798 rebellion and particularly the uprising on 1916, indeed, are specifically referred to in the proclamation of independence, the first Taoiseach, Eamonn De Valera, was the son of American parents. Is that what you are doing ? That's what I'm inviting you to do. Those brave and desperate European, British and Irish who emigrated to North America in the 19th Century didn't go into an established, first world, welcoming, comfortable society to improve their quality of life. My comment is deserving of criticism but don't you dare compare yourself with those heros. Disclaimer: I'm a grateful descendant of those like them.

[@thecursed01]

@angusmckenzie9622 so what you are saying those who weren't shipped their against their will left their country rather than stay and fight for a better system? As the video mentions, there is also food insecurity in Bangladesh now. Should they leave or stay? In general I even agree with your first comment. Where I live there are young Ukrainian men with expensive cars getting tax money for being "poor refugees" who just fled the draft...or to expand their "business" here. And let's not even talk about all those from certain other regions who get probation for gangraping minors just because of "cultural differences"

[@shahriar4706_]

30% of the most prized jobs going to political cronies is nuts

[@thiefofa1073]

What's even worse is that it was made an official rule and open knowledge. This sort of stark corruption would be too much for any sane populace to handle, yet alone accept.

[@samihahaque9917]

We are not tearing ourselves apart. We are liberating ourselves from a dictatorship. LETS START THERE.

[@TheEnigmaProductions]

💯

[@naheenzaman1112]

Which involves tearing ourselves apart, this is a necessary but extremely risky situation. A lot countries have got to this point only to get fucked over at the end. Stop trying to sound like a Smartass PR person to someone that's trying to bring awareness about our situation to broader world.

[@teopalafox]

The Two are not mutually exclusive

[@bridiptabharali3433]

A indian from north-east here,the border of assam have been crazy since last year

[@saugat7287]

Mere bhai Idk why but I have creepy feeling that we might have to get involved in it Just like 1971 But I hope we don't

[@bridiptabharali3433]

@@saugat7287 don't jinx it

[@anikamasudeve3202]

@@saugat7287 Guess what, you are already involved. And that's the problem. :/

[@Qwerty.240]

@@anikamasudeve3202 Indian government may be supporting the politics in Bangladesh, not Indians themselves. Students in India protest every year against the quota system themselves.

[@Splicer-lb5xb]

​​@@Qwerty.240 In Bangladesh, the quota is for loyalists to the 'PM'; here, it's for people who the grandparents refuse to employ. Not really comparable, are they?

[@Spirited_Away]

The absence of any credible opposition party has completely crippled Bangladesh's ability to have a good democratic government

[@dx-ek4vr]

The ruling party of Bangladesh to me is another example of "you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain"

[@Spirited_Away]

@@dx-ek4vr Yeh,a classic bro

[@GozuTenno962]

As a native experiencing this first hand. Thank you for covering our situation!

[@bartolomehuidobro9873]

As an Argentinian, I didn't know about these problems and it really hurts me. We love you guys, the support you gave us during the world cup was inspiring. I know we are not in the best condition either but really wish you get better.

[@GozuTenno962]

@@bartolomehuidobro9873 hey I am just glad you guys exist. Just happy this whole situation is getting attention. It's been an absolute nightmare the past 3 weeks.

[@GozuTenno962]

​@@bartolomehuidobro9873thanks a bunch my guy. I am just glad you guys exist. Stay strong dude.

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

​@@bartolomehuidobro9873Hey how is the inflation situation in your country I heard it’s terrible.

[@bartolomehuidobro9873]

@@MahmudHasan-me9qe jajajjaja at this point I'm used to it, it's actually weird when prices don't increase. Everyone tries their best to make money, the problem is when that way is illegal. The worst part is that politicians are getting a taste of power and turning corrupt ( we can't have trains even though we have the railroad system, every day there are cases of politicians with bank accounts loaded with unjustified money and never go to prison), the problem is not so much the economy, that it is actually kind of getting better.

[@s75dvina]

The picture is not that of Ayub Khan but rather of Mohammad Daoud Khan, the former prime minister of Afghanistan who overthrew the Afghan monarchy during the 1973 coup d'état, establishing a one party state only only to be overthrown himself during the Saur revolution.

[@AryanKumar-fz2dm]

Thats my man.

[@sakurakou2009]

What time stamp of it, hope the uploader realize mistake and fix it

[@Camshaft-p2y]

Thank you for all the work you put in to building background for all of your videos, it allows you to have a much clearer idea of why the country is in the state it’s in and I don’t feel nearly enough people put as much work or time in the building that level of background as you do

[@HasibTurjo]

Imagine being at your house and suddenly the lights go out for the entire neighborhood. And then you see police cars going building to building, house to house, arresting people as young as 16/17 for the crime of having a vpn application on their phone. That's what it's like living under this dictatorial regime.

[@ZionistJew-oj1bo]

Coming to America 2024 or 2025, it's all planned.

[@tavorebisu]

I'm glad to see the issue is getting international attention. Although this might not do much it can put enough pressure on Awami League government to do positive reform.

[@stakuyi]

The amount of international pressure that would be necessary is likely far more than I can provide on my own

[@jansonkarmoker5674]

woah never thought id see you talking about my place lmao

[@stakuyi]

I do try and talk about everything. This is the history of everything after all

[@GozuTenno962]

I am just as surprised as you

[@jansonkarmoker5674]

​@@stakuyi thanks a million ive been a fan of your channel for a long time now. btw if you do want any in-depth details of whats going on on the ground rn or anything of the sort do lmk, as I'm trying to garner as much attention before another nationwide blackout

[@Hey1234Hey]

A day later and Haseena resigned. It's a total shitstorm. Great insight into the situation

[@orchidorio]

Dude, I remember when Bangladesh was "happening" but it was like background noise. Now I know what led up to the PM's resignation yesterday. I was with you for the duration.

[@GhostNinja0007]

Hate to see all the trouble going on there, but also love to see these vids that talk about it. The truth hurts but it’s gotta get out!

[@simmons488]

Thank you for making this video and shining light on these injustices.

[@RebelRebelLife]

thank you so much for this video. We really need international voices to relay our story to the world right now.

[@rakinazad]

Thank you so much for covering this issue brother. Bangladesh is in a very unstable situation right now, and we need international eyes on us.

[@Nylon_riot]

I appreciate all the research and detail that went into this. And bringing it to attention during such turbulent times. I wish the people of Bangladesh peace and stability.

I am so glad you put the extra effort to make this video before it was too late. My deep appreciation for understanding the urgency of this topic. For someone who hasn't experienced any of these first hand, you did extremely well covering the entire topic. Salam from Bangladesh.

[@Praiokles]

"You are detained for your own saftey." That's way more scary then an actual accusation.

[@kittyfruitloop8264]

Oh wow, there is so much going down right now, im glad youre covering it I had no idea!! i will have to put this and your latest video on Bolivia to my watch later list.... Im so glad i started watching just to see i need to finish both later.

[@comancosmin637]

Those people are fighting for their freedom. Their government should be the one jailed and hold acauntable

[@rashedrupom3597]

Thank you for a truly honest explanation. You worked so hard.

[@mizzzlicia1832]

Don't you just love that the more people are educated the more they love their rights? Ignorance is a method of manipulation that the powers that be will stop at nothing to keep you in the clutches of

[@Person0fColor]

? These people dont "love their rights" the people dont have a history of republicanism or democratic self rule. Hell even the communist in the region are still European educated.

[@skyfever111]

from bangladesh, thank you for putting our situation in the spotlight

[@abrarlabib2325]

As a Bangladeshi I can say that what spot on review of current situation. I am long time fan of your channel since the China videos . current situation is getting even worse. students are demanding Sheikh Hasina to step down currently. Government shutdown the internet again. I request you to show the videos of police shooting, the world needs to know. please help us.

[@talhazubayurulislam9599]

Really didn't expect you to cover my country! Thanks!

[@inferinc.5842]

In 15 years of her regime, she has maney laundered around 93 billion USD. It is also known that She is also heavily involved in many incidents most notable is The BDR Mutiny of 2009 .

[@Blasharga]

Damn, i love your videos. Just all of the stuff i dont hear about in my bubble of news. Well explained and researched. Thanks!

[@ryansauchuk7290]

Its almost like reserving jobs and political positions for limited select groups cause massive corruption and economic snd political stagnation

[@InfiniteDark33]

Your research and analysis of our history is quite through. We appreciate your work👍🏻 Edit: I'm at the end of the video and the amount of research you did was insane , there were a lot of things that i didn't even knew.

[@Kikrafis]

So forced Quotas based on arbitrary non mertiocratic ideals are causing problems. Wow. I mean honestly Legally demanding that you hire people that arent qualified so you meet some pointless Quota to make people feel good? what country would think that was remotely a good idea. Its almost like forcing people to hire under qualified people based on who they are not what they can do is extremely toxic and will only lead to issues, Though i would guess the Irony of this will pass right through most Americans heads.

[@morgantseasrant1948]

I really appreciate the context you added it was very helpful and desperately needed

[@OptimalToast]

Hearing of quotas and seeing some regions of the world rush to instate similar systems over meritocracy, be it government jobs and private positions, and seeing Bangladesh trying to dismantle it and deal with the universal issue of corruption, there's some stark lessons to be learnt from that. Sincerely hope the country sees stability soon and well in to the future, the people deserve it.

[@winter.physics]

Thanks for talking about our country and introducing this subject to the international community. Love from Bangladesh ❤️

[@todo9633]

So what you're telling me, is that when an aging leader from a ruling dynasty remains in power for multiple decades, that can cause corruption? Say it ain't so.

[@timwells637]

lol

[@nothingbutchappy]

This was well timed considering today's news.

[@RohitSharma-oh8qm]

Bangladeshis and Pakistanis often make surprised Pikachu face , when i tell them that in india you don't get shot by police for protesting . No matter what , police doesn't shoot you down , no matter how big is the protest.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

India is so big that 1 protest in 1 location can never be a true threat to stability of state. Compared to protests in centralized country with 1 major city

[@drg598]

Shows difference between hindus and Muslims

[@FffXdhgf]

​@@drg598 so? Lots of Hindus were killed and the majority of them died at gunshots. My man, the government is the absolute power now (I can't use the word to explain to you)

[@2brk2hvhndl]

​@@drg598 ragebait

[@SaddamAzad]

20,000+ Punjabi Sikhs were killed by Indira Gandhi in 1984. Or how about the Yengpang Massacre in Nagaland by the Indian Army in 1954?

[@ArikJahan]

thank you for making a video on this! please pray for the students of Bangladesh. Hopefully things can become normal once again once we've regained our republic!

[@musayebquadry7481]

Update from Bangladesh, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, a temporary government will be formed and there will be an election after 3 month

[@guycrew3973]

Election or “election”

[@nateofthesouth]

I would not have known about any of this without your video. Thank you.

[@Kamehaiku]

Hopefully, the 170 MILLION citizens will rise up and take their country back.

[@fuadlabib703]

And what would we do after that put the BNP in power who are literally the same as the AL or put the Islamist party in power who will throw the country into a shit hole and bring down all the "progress" the country had? There's nothing we could do and be unscathed by it that's why the turnout is so little that's why noone likes the Al and still not votes for the BNP

[@ryougishiki1991]

From who?

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

​@@ryougishiki1991a dictator

[@ryougishiki1991]

@@MahmudHasan-me9qe That is a stupid idea. Do you know how dictators work?

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

@@ryougishiki1991 bro there has heavy electoral rigging in the last election.

[@ork0_095]

hay, thanks for covering this...... means a lot honestly

[@ninjartist36]

This is literally a cast system

[@guycrew3973]

Bad habits die hard

[@zarrafnabil4061]

thanks for making this video and putting this much thorough research into this topic

[@Cec9e13]

Jobs going unfilled because of quotas - when I was in college, I remember my dad mentioning that there was some significant position in the prison where he worked that had been unfilled for months. Something like assistant warden I think. They kept getting temporary/interim people, and it was aggravating because every time they got a new person, they had to break them in again. I asked why it was so hard to fill. He sighed, laughed, and said, "Well, because the next assistant warden needs to be black and female." And they were simply not getting those specific applicants. That would be because this prison was in the middle of cornfields for miles and miles and miles. The county demographics were extremely white. It's small farming towns as far as the eye can see. Anyone hired would have to move there, and if you're already working for the DOC, you already have a stable job - unless you don't like where you live, you're probably not applying to a prison hours away. And so this position would basically go unfilled.

[@everything4725]

Thank you for making this.

[@redwh1skey123]

update: 500+ people are dead (officially), and 12000+ were arrested from late-night raids in houses only targeting students. With bail set at millions in taka. And today, 5 August 2024, after the mass movement "march to dhaka," the prime minister submitted her resignation at noon during a 2-hour internet blackout (again) and fled the country with dozens of ministers. The news was presented to us by the army chief of staff at 4 pm. Starting tomorrow, 6 August 2024, an interim government will be established with the promise of an election in 3 months. Nationwide celebrations were held. But the country is still in unrest; radicals took this chance of a lack of governance and police and stormed and destroyed various AL-related houses and landmarks, resulting in 100s of killings allegedly. The army is trying to deescalate the situation as of right now.

[@merrydaye4763]

Thank you for what you do and how you do it.

[@spirosgreek1171]

Having a Bangladeshi friend who has come to Greece for work, I must say I wanted to learn more on this crisis. Thanks for the historical context!

[@mrbtaseen4124]

gonna be honest, you're the last person I thought would cover this but kudos. Wish Bangladesh good luck!

[@historyking9984]

Wow just as I’m watching this video the prime minister of Bangladesh resigned and fled the country and

[@Philip-xl7xz]

Great job , you covered a complex situation very rapidly, kept me intrigued.

[@jrmagallanes4219]

1 day later... what a difference 24 hours do make

[@guycrew3973]

What happened

[@poposapien9587]

​@@guycrew3973the prime minister resigned and fled the country as 10+ million protestors marched to dhaka and took over her residence, blockaded military barracks,police stations and burned down the residence of the corrupt ministers.

[@orodcollects]

Just discovered your channel and have to say you do an excellent job explaining these situations in foreign countries which are not covered properly by our media. It's also kind wild how you covered this and shortly after the ruler is ousted. You have a prophetic talent there my friend.

[@TiberianFiend]

If only college students in America would protest to get rid of quotas and replace them with positions of merit, instead of the opposite.

[@Jk390]

Thank you for shedding light upon this horrible situation. But we have won at last. The PM resigned and fled the country. All the selfless sacrifices of our students and the people have not been in vain ❤

[@marie-m9p]

It’s like the mid 1930’s with wars and instability increasing everywhere!

[@deprived1658]

Another awesome video! Thank you for covering this topic!

[@ASDASD-zl7ds]

But didn't the quota system removed by the supreme court of Bangladesh and why does it have anything to do with legislative when the problem was judiciary? And didn't American wanted American military base in Bangladesh when rejected they said that election was rigged?

[@pathetic-traveller06]

The election is rigged.People aren't allowed to give votes and it's all for show.

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

A good and serious run down of things, thanks and subbed!

[@Felis.C]

nothing has calmed down. as of today, we the students have only 1 demand, the resignation of the Prime minister and other ministers. thousands of our brothers and sisters blood has been shed. the line has been drawn. no peace will be achieved over the blood bath. the govt has to step down. the brutality of the police and Bangladesh Chhatro League is all over social media. #savebangladeshstudents update: govt has stepped down (5.8.24)

[@ZionistJew-oj1bo]

Sic Semper Tyrannis

[@barryonuora1700]

You are really a great information narrator.

[@demos113]

I love the smell of nepotism in the morning (sarcasm). lol Good work.🙂👍

[@Brommear]

Thank you! Please keep us posted as Bangladesh is hardly in the news here in South America.

[@Tattletale97]

Just saw the video of a mother and her two young boys no older than 10 was murdered by hanging just because they are hindu, the country is fucked. The body of the little boys is just swinging like a chime bell, I am not getting any sleep tonight.

[@bw7754]

Don’t forget Islam is the religion of peace!

[@tasinmd4712]

Thank you brother ❤

[@nidalnidal-bg6ie]

At this point every nation is falling apart

[@orterves]

Growing exponentially while destabilising the ecological balance of the whole world through the burning of non-renewable energy sources is unsustainable, who would've thought?

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

100 world tension Reached

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

100 world tension Reached

[@TheZombieButler]

Thank You! I was wondering. Ugh If I remember correctly that is where the garment factory burned down. Killing over 600 workers.

[@George_M_]

My Bengali upper division Indian History teacher was not a fan of the partition, regarded it as the Brits last middle finger to a restive province.

[@toxictric5ter155]

As a Bangladeshi, yeah a lot of people were upset with that. But muslim nationalists think otherwise...

[@johnhunt277]

Yeah, but the treatment of Muslims by the Indians caused lot of that division

[@watchm4ker]

It's not been all that rosy for the Muslims within India, either. Being lumped in with Pakistan seemed like a good idea, and it might have been, had Pakistan's government not imploded some time after into extremist Islam.

[@tameenhaque2285]

Partition helped to stop more religious riots and pogroms.

[@tameenhaque2285]

@@toxictric5ter155 You should stop calling yourself Bangladeshi. Given how Muslims are treated in india, nobody in their right mind would merge with this country. And to add to the fact, entire india's eastern board is economically backward. Us getting included will lead to mass migration, which would be another nightmare for everybody. Stop yearning for things which ain't worth it

[@lonewolfy5697]

This is great. Thanks for the world's update. I what more of this where can I go for more interesting world news?

[@TobolChi]

One thing about Bangladesh I can say proudly is Whenever students protest, they won't stop until bringing changes.

[@Sparkling_moon_]

We appreciate you brother ❤

[@redditacc-k3b]

7:40 that's the picture Daud Khan Afghanistan's first President. Must be a mistake

[@fardussarker8922]

As a Bangladeshi student, thank you for covering this for our minor matter compared to foreign matter. Edit: If you have any questions regarding my homeland, I will try my best to answer it.

[@unisangalaxystudio]

I thought it was due to lack of jobs and hyperinflation in Bangladesh, and students are protecting for jobs. But after today Bangladesh is the new Somalia.

[@broodydetective8572]

Can't wait for "Why Indonesia is Tearing Itself Apart" Dude. Keep up the good work 🔥

[@danielleak9958]

Yah that Indus valley area has been crazy since the dawn of civilization.. India was a empire left to its own coz they were well armed and had warfare staunch that made even Alexander the great turn back and not even bother suffering the great losses he would have had

[@cane6074]

Correction, his army forced him to return back to Babylon because they were exhausted and demoralized by years of warfare, and India was not unified at this time.

[@KnickGurr]

@@cane6074”Exhausted” sure sure

[@normalchannel2185]

​@@cane6074more like they had supply chain issues

[@dhruvsingh7215]

​@@cane6074ancient Greeks historian Arrian SAID that war with porus of India blunted the courage of Macedonian soilders and when they heard there is an army of 2,00,000 is waiting beyond the ganga they mutinied and India was not a unified country just like there were different Greek states or Chinese states in past but culturally there was an ethnic group called as Indians that has shared culture and genetic relations

[@HairLessBush]

​@@dhruvsingh7215 no there's no such thing as an indian grupe that existed at that time. The word india is literally an Arabic/duch term a very broad term which was used to identify people of that region (Indus valley region) it didn't really consider the ethnicity's of that region.

[@faiyazelahimullick8964]

Thank you for covering the terrible crimes my country's government has been doing on literal children! (average age of protesters around 14 to 16)

[@MirandaSinistra]

So she was literally calling her critics traitors, that says a lot about how she views anyone who doesn't agree with her.

[@flyingdutchmanindustries5877]

Another very good video! Thank you for not putting dum music in your presentations. Good job. BTW: you look so much like Charlie Sheen 😅

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

Another excellent video. This problem has absolutely no relationship to Didn't Earn It (DEI).

[@kingramsey_j]

i'm just left with a sense of shock 🤯 at the idea of "QUOTA" wow