Analysis of The Week Hasina's resignation will see a new wave of democracy in Bangladesh?

Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed from the post of Prime Minister of Bangladesh in the face of massive student protests, took refuge in India by helicopter. An interim government was announced after he left the country.

And through this, Bangladesh is going to get a new leader for the first time in more than a decade. Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman confirmed Hasina's resignation and later announced the formation of an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Hasina finally resigned a couple of days ago after weeks of anti-government protests by students protesting against the quota system in government jobs.
Hasina had ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and was often described as a dictator. His tenure was marked by mass arrests of political opponents and human rights-related sanctions against security forces, news agency AFP said.
There is also a discussion about the significance of the ouster of the world's longest-serving female head of government for Bangladesh. Where will the country's interim leadership go from here, i.e. the current situation, and whether it will be able to move away from the democratic backsliding seen during Hasina's regime is also looming.

What did the commentators say?
The Economist said Hasina's political prowess and longevity "depended on the tacit support of security forces and mounting repression" and that "until last month it looked as though the formula for maintaining Sheikh Hasina's power might still be working".
But when student protests erupted, Hasina 'faced the prospect of large-scale bloodshed to protect her decaying regime' and ultimately failed to hold her ground. Now the question arises – 'Whether a credible democratic system can be reconstructed in the country after caretaker or interim rule.'
That being said, religious conflict can hinder any democratic transition. Debapriya Bhattacharya, an economist at the Center for Policy Dialogue, told the BBC, "Many people believe that India has fully supported Sheikh Hasina's government." Protesters do not differentiate between Hindu citizens of India and Bangladesh, which has already resulted in attacks on temples and people. With Hasina's ouster, there is a 'power vacuum' and there is no one to enforce law and order. The new government must protect religious minorities.

What next?
What is the future of Bangladesh is not clear. The New York Times said the military asked the president to form a new government after Hasina's fall. Bangladesh's army has a "history of coups and counter-coups" in its past. However, in recent years the military has 'played a less overt role in government affairs'.
Bangladesh's president responded to the army's demands under pressure from student activists and dissolved the country's parliament a day after Hasina fled the country. This paves the way for new national elections to be held in Bangladesh in the near future.
In the past, Muhammad Yunus, who was going to take over as the head of the interim government, was a constant victim of Hasina's wrath. He told the Washington Post, "Bangladesh has had fictitious elections in the past. Now we need a real election.'
Besides, after the fall of Hasina, the military is now trying to allay people's fears of continued persecution. However, Bangladesh "is already dealing with multiple crises, from high unemployment and corruption to climate change," according to The Associated Press.
Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman is now working to form an interim government. He assured the disturbed people of the country that order will be restored in the country. He also instructed the security forces not to fire on the protesters.
At the same time, General Waqar-uz-Zaman also held meetings with opposition politicians and civil society leaders to find the best way forward for the country after Hasina's resignation.