Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is currently in India after resigning due to intense protests. Her return to Bangladesh is dependent on the new caretaker government's decision to hold elections, as stated by her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Joy, who is based in the U.S., indicated that Hasina, 76, might not run for office again and had planned to retire after her current term. The protests, which turned deadly with around 300 casualties, were initially against a government job quota system but evolved into a broader movement against Hasina's government.

Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace laureate, was appointed to lead the caretaker government. He was chosen quickly following Hasina’s resignation to fill the leadership vacuum and stabilize the country. Yunus, who returned to Bangladesh from Paris, aims to restore order and called for unity, emphasizing Bangladesh's potential. He has been a critic of Hasina, who accused him of exploiting the poor through his microcredit schemes, allegations Yunus denies.

Meanwhile, Hasina's Awami League party is not part of the interim government. Her son, Joy, has vowed that both he and the party will continue to be active in Bangladesh's politics despite recent attacks on the Awami League. Joy, seen as Hasina’s potential successor, highlighted the party’s historical and democratic significance.

The situation remains tense, with police on strike due to safety concerns and communities in Dhaka organizing neighborhood watches to prevent robberies amid the unrest. The military has provided hotline numbers for assistance.

Internationally, India has expressed hopes for a quick return to stability, ensuring the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, while both the United States and China have welcomed the interim government. The U.S. emphasized the importance of democratic principles, while China expressed readiness to continue its strategic partnership with Bangladesh, respecting its sovereignty and chosen development path.