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5 August 2024: Fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Political Upheaval

Aug 5, 2024 | Youm e Istehsal









On 5 August 2024, mass uprisings in Bangladesh resulted in the resignation and exit of long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In her place, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assumed office amid constitutional uncertainty and widespread violence. This political shift triggered Bangladesh’s pivot in foreign policy away from India. Pakistan seized the moment—expressing solidarity and breaking decades of diplomatic stagnation (e.g., trade resumed, naval/military contacts, high-level visits)—marking a significant recalibration in Dhaka-Islamabad relations.

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