Hasnat Abdullah (Bengali: হাসনাত আব্দুল্লাহ) is a Bangladeshi student activist and Convener [1][2] of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement, which led the Student–People's uprising.[3][4] He is currently a student in the English Department at University of Dhaka.[5][6]
Hasnat Abdullah | |
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| হাসনাত আব্দুল্লাহ | |
.jpg) Abdullah in 2024 | |
| Born | Debidwar, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist Human rights activist |
| Known for | Convener and Coordinator of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement |
| Movement | Student–People's uprising |
Activism
editAbdullah was one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination Students Movement, opposing quotas in government jobs, which evolved into a campaign to remove Hasina from power.[7] He along with Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, Sarjis Alam and others gained national recognition in mid-July 2024 when he and several other University of Dhaka students were detained by police[8] as the protests became violent.[9][10]
In the aftermath, On August 5, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country.[11] Islam stated that their goals weren't fully met, and following Hasina's resignation, the group aimed to "abolish fascist systems forever".[12]
He and his organisation called Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead an interim government.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ "Hasnat Abdullah: Protest to continue till all Supreme Court judges resign". Dhaka Tribune. 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Appoint HC Justice Syed Refaat as Chief Justice by 6pm: Protest coordinator Hasnat". The Business Standard. 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Didn't announce withdrawal of movement voluntarily: Six coordinators in joint statement". Prothom Alo. 2024-08-02. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "'Cooperate with law enforcement, maintain good relations with journos': Anti-quota movement coordinator sets guidelines". The Business Standard. 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "কেউ প্রভাব খাটানোর চেষ্টা করলে তাকে গণধোলাই দিবেন : হাসনাত আব্দুল্লাহ". Kaler Kantho. 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "ডিবি হেফাজত থেকে মুক্তির পর যা জানালেন সমন্বয়ক হাসনাত আবদুল্লাহ". Ajker Patrika. 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Mashal, Mujib. "She Thought Her Grip Was Unbreakable. Bangladeshis Would Prove Otherwise". The New York Times.
- ^ Report, Star Digital (26 July 2024). "3 quota protest organisers 'picked up' from hospital". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Quota protest coordinators Asif, Nahid, Baker 'taken into DB custody for security reasons'". The Business Standard. 26 July 2024.
- ^ "We're forced to give false statement, say six conveners". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). 3 August 2024.
- ^ Hasnat, Saif; Mashal, Mujib; Bigg, Matthew Mpoke. "Bangladesh's Leader Resigns and Flees Country After Protests". The New York Times.
- ^ "One demand now". The Daily Star. 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Two student coordinators take oath as advisors". Prothom Alo. 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladesh unrest: Know who's who in Muhammad Yunus-led interim government". The Hindu. 9 August 2024.
External links
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