Dhaka University has reopened its campus after weeks of shutdown due to deadly anti-government protests that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Students have returned to classes, with the top student protest leaders among them. The protests started as a demand to end job quotas but soon grew into a nationwide movement against Hasina’s rule. Now, the campus is bustling with students attending classes in a joyous mood. Hasina’s government was accused of widespread abuses, leading to over 600 deaths before her removal in early August. Since then, her government officials have been arrested, and her appointees have been removed from key positions. The streets of Shahbagh neighbourhood are decorated with murals celebrating Bangladesh’s “rebirth” and encouraging the public to break free from oppression. Students feel like they can now express themselves freely and attend classes without fear. The campus is slowly returning to normalcy, with only a few departments yet to resume classes. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of freedom and optimism among the students as they come back to their studies.
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