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The Siege of Ganabhaban, also known as Ganabhaban Bijoy (Bengali: গণভবন বিজয়) or Fath-e-Ganabhaban (Bengali: ফতহে গণভবন), refers to a pivotal event in the political history of Bangladesh. It occurred on August 5, 2024, when protesters in Bangladesh stormed the Ganabhaban in Dhaka.[1] The siege and subsequent events led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of an interim government.[2][3]
Etymology
editThe term Fath-e-Ganabhaban was coined by Shadik Kayem, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Shadik Kayem wrote,
| “ | "The legacy of Fath-e-Makkah, Fath-e-Bangala, and Fath-e-Kustuntiniyya has led us to achieve Fath-e-Ganabhaban."[4][5] | ” |
Background
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The administration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had been subject to wide criticism over corruption, authoritarian tendencies, inadequate measures to tackle economic inequality and silencing opposition voices throughout the country.[6][7][8] The regime's approach to governance alienated large sections of society, including student organizations and civil society groups. Growing dissatisfaction culminated in mass protests, calling for political reforms and greater accountability.[9][10]
In July 2024, the unrest began when the Supreme Court reinstated a controversial quota system, reserving 30% of government jobs for descendants of 1971 independence war veterans. This decision reversed a 2018 policy that had abolished such quotas, sparking widespread dissatisfaction among students and job seekers who favored a merit-based system.[11][12][13] The protests intensified following the death of Abu Sayed (student activist), a 23-year-old student from Begum Rokeya University, who was fatally shot by police during a demonstration on July 16. His death galvanized public sentiment, drawing parallels to iconic protest figures like "Tank Man" from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.[14][15] As demonstrations spread nationwide, the government's response grew increasingly severe. Security forces, including the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), employed lethal and non-lethal weapons against protesters. Reports indicate that over 1,000 individuals were killed, with thousands more injured.[16]
After imposition of curfew by the government, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader claimed that there was a conspiracy to capture the Prime Minister's residence, Ganabhaban, similar to 2022 Sri Lankan protests, had the curfew not been imposed.[17][18]
On August 3, 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina proposed peaceful talks with the protesters, saying,
| “ | The doors of Ganabhaban are open. I want to sit with the quota protesters and listen to them. I do not want conflict. | ” |
However, in the afternoon, central coordinator Nahid Islam announced that they had no plans to negotiate with the government. He stated:[19]
| “ | When we were in DB custody, we were offered to sit in talks with the Prime Minister. But we protested against this proposal by going on a hunger strike in DB custody. | ” |
Asif Mahmud, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, commented:
We have no plans to negotiate with them. Our demands are very clear. If they have any statements, they can present them to the nation through the media. The decision of the protesting students and people is our decision. There is no dialogue with bullets and terrorism.[20]
Public discontent reached its peak before August 5, 2024, with the protesters initiating a "Long March to Dhaka," defying a nationwide curfew imposed by the government. The movement aimed to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.[21] Facing mounting pressure, Hasina resigned on August 5, 2024, and fled to India, effectively ending her 15-year rule.[22][23]
After 5 August
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The success of the movement was termed by the agitators as "Second Independence" or "Rebirth Day"[24][25] and the day as "36 July."[26][27]
Following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure from office, the Interim government of Bangladesh made the decision to repurpose Ganabhaban into "July Revolution Memorial Museum" while preserving its original state as it was left after the storming.[28] Nahid Islam, adviser to the Interim government of Bangladesh, asserted that the museum will highlight the 16 years of oppression, and a detailed diary of the 34-day July period, along with stories of those who were killed.[29]
Gallery
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An artwork that reads গণভবন দখল কর, এইটা এখন খুনির ঘর ("Seize Ganabhaban, it's now a killer’s haven"), a rallying cry by poet Hasan Robayet -
A poster about 'The Long March to Dhaka' of 5 August, Bangladesh -
A commemorative poster highlighting the term 'Fath-e-Ganabhaban' coined by Shadik Kayem.
See also
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edit- ^ "Protesters enter Ganabhaban". The Daily Star. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh protests force Hasina to resign". BBC News. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Hasina forced to step down amidst protests". AP News. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "৩৬ জুলাইয়ের মহাবিজয়ে সবার অবদান ছিল: ঢাবি শিবির সভাপতি". Bhorer Kagoj. 23 September 2024.
- ^ "The Victory of 36th July Was a Result of Collective Contribution: Shadik Kayem". Bangla Hour. 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Alleged corruption of Awami League regime". Prothom Alo English. 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Bribes for services during the 15 years of Awami League". The Daily Star. 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Assets stolen during the Awami League rule". The Diplomat. 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Protests against a quota system erupt in July". Amnesty International. 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Large protests erupt in July". ReliefWeb. 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Quota movement timeline: Unfolding events". Prothom Alo English. 2 August 2024.
- ^ "What's behind Bangladesh's violent quota protests?". Al Jazeera. 16 July 2024.
- ^ "How peaceful Bangladesh quota protests morphed into nationwide unrest". Al Jazeera. 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Why was Abu Sayed shot dead in cold blood?". The Daily Star. 18 July 2024.
- ^ "Protester Who Faced Off Against Police Becomes Bangladesh's 'Tank Man'". The Wall Street Journal. 17 August 2024.
- ^ "More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says". Reuters. 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Conspiracy to occupy Ganabhaban in 'Sri Lankan style' if curfew hadn't been imposed: Quader". The Business Standard. 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Curfew imposed to thwart 'Sri Lanka style' plot to occupy Ganabhaban : Obaidul Quader". Prothom Alo English. 28 July 2024.
- ^ "সরকারের সঙ্গে আলোচনায় বসার পরিকল্পনা নেই: আন্দোলনের অন্যতম সমন্বয়ক নাহিদ". The Daily Star (in Bengali). 2024-08-03. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "সরকারের সাথেই কোন প্রকার সংলাপে বসতে আমরা রাজি নই: আসিফ মাহমুদ". BBC Bangla (in Bengali). 2024-08-03. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Six more people killed in Bangladesh as protesters gather for 'Long March to Dhaka'". The Week. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh in turmoil as Hasina resigns". Financial Times. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh plunges into unknown after departure of Iron Lady". Le Monde. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "The bloody rebirth of free Bangladesh: A hope for a better tomorrow". The Business Standard. 25 August 2024.
- ^ "36th July: The nation's rebirth". Dhaka Tribune. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "How August 5 became 36 July". Deshrupantor. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh's rebirth: the aftermath of the 36 July movement". Hindustan Times. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Ganabhaban to be turned into museum". The Business Standard. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "গণ–অভ্যুত্থান আর ১৬ বছরের নিপীড়নের চিত্র থাকবে গণভবনের জাদুঘরে: উপদেষ্টা নাহিদ". Prothom Alo. 7 September 2024.