Non-cooperation movement (2024)

This article is about the movement focused on pro-democratic disinvestment and mass uprising that overthrew Sheikh Hasina. For the related quota reform movement, see 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement. For other uses, see Non-cooperation movement.

Non-cooperation movement
Part of the Bangladesh protests (2022–2024)
People cheering in front of the Prime Minister's Office after Sheikh Hasina's resignation
Date4–5 August 2024 (1 day)[1]
Location
Bangladesh
Caused by
GoalsResignation of Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet
Methods
Resulted in
Protesters' victory
Parties
Anti-discrimination Students Movement

Supported by:
Lead figures
Casualties and losses
Deaths: At least 250 (OHCHR estimate)[7][8]
Deaths: 14 policemen[9] and 1 councilor

Injuries: 300+ policemen[10] and 20+ Awami League and Chhatra League members[citation needed]
Deaths: 1 journalist[11]
Injuries: 23 journalists[11]

The non-cooperation movement,[a] also known as the one-point movement,[b] was a pro-democratic disinvestment movement and mass uprising against the Awami League-led government of Bangladesh, initiated within the framework of the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement. The sole demand of this movement was the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet.[12][13]

Although initially limited to the goal of reforming quotas in government jobs, the movement snowballed into a mass anti-government uprising after the deaths of several protesters. The movement was also fueled by ongoing socio-economic and political issues, including the government's mismanagement of the national economy, rampant corruption by government officials, human rights violations, allegations of undermining the country's sovereignty by Sheikh Hasina, and increasing authoritarianism and democratic backsliding.[14][15][16]

On 3 August 2024, coordinators of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement announced a one-point demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister and her cabinet and called for "comprehensive non-cooperation".[17][18] The following day, violent clashes broke out, resulting in the deaths of 97 people, including students. The coordinators called for a long march to Dhaka to force Hasina out of power on 5 August. That day, a large crowd of protesters made its way through the capital.[19] At around 3:00 p.m. (UTC+6), Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India, her government's biggest ally.[20] Widespread celebrations and violence occurred following her removal, while the military and President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the formation of an interim government led by economist and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.[21] Meanwhile, Indian media was seen engaging in a widespread disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing Bangladesh, following Hasina's resignation and departure to India.[22][23]

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  4. ^ 'মার্চ টু ঢাকা' কর্মসূচিতে ইসলামী আন্দোলনের সংহতি (YouTube video). Kalbela. 5 August 2024. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  5. ^ "ভয় দেখিয়ে কর্মসূচি প্রত্যাহার করিয়ে ছাত্র-জনতাকে বিভ্রান্ত করা যাবে না". 31 July 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  6. ^ ""No to Military Rule" in Bangladesh!". Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  7. ^ Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest in Bangladesh (Report). Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. 16 August 2024. pp. 6–7. According to available public reports by media and the protest movement itself, between 16 July and 11 August, more than 600 people were killed. Of these, nearly 400 deaths were reported from 16 July to 4 August, while around 250 people were reportedly killed following the new wave of protests between 5 and 6 August. [...] The reported death toll is likely an underestimate, as information collection has been hindered by restrictions on movement due to the curfew and the internet shutdown. Furthermore, hospitals were reportedly prevented by State authorities from providing details of those killed and injured. The majority of deaths and injuries have been attributed to the security forces and the student wing affiliated with the Awami League.
  8. ^ "UN report: Over 600 killed in Bangladesh between July 16 and Aug 11". Dhaka Tribune. UNB. 16 August 2024.
  9. ^ "দুই জেলায় ১৪ পুলিশ সদস্য নিহত, দাবি পুলিশ সদর দফতরের". Bonik Barta. 4 August 2024. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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  11. ^ a b "একজন সাংবাদিক নিহত, অন্তত ২৩ জন আহত". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 4 August 2024. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  12. ^ Hasnat, Saif; Mashal, Mujib. "Roaring Back After Crackdown, Bangladesh Protesters Demand Leader's Ouster". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  13. ^ "শহীদ মিনার থেকে এক দফা ঘোষণা". Daily Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  14. ^ Lu, Christina (7 August 2024). "What's Behind Bangladesh's Student Protests?". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  15. ^ Ahmed, Redwan; Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (26 July 2024). "Bangladesh student protests turn into 'mass movement against a dictator'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Sheikh Hasina doesn't sell the country, say prime minister". Prothom Alo. 25 June 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  17. ^ "It's now one point". Daily Manab Zamin. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  18. ^ "One Point Demand' announced from Central Shaheed Minar". Bonik Barta. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  19. ^ "PM resigned, interim govt to be formed: Army chief". The Daily Star. 5 August 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  20. ^ "Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country as protesters storm palace". BBC News. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
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  22. ^ Mahmud, Faisal; Sarker, Saqib. "'Islamophobic, alarmist': How some India outlets covered Bangladesh crisis". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
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