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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned over violent students-led protests

Resignation date: 5 August 2024

Since July 2024, Bangladesh has been engulfed by protests and violence as hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets against reserved quotas in government jobs.

The ‘Students Against Discrimination’ group led the demonstrations.

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Explanation

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned over violent students-led protests

Resignation date: 5 August 2024

Since July 2024, Bangladesh has been engulfed by protests and violence as hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets against reserved quotas in government jobs.

The ‘Students Against Discrimination’ group led the demonstrations.

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Explanation

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned over violent students-led protests

Resignation date: 5 August 2024

Since July 2024, Bangladesh has been engulfed by protests and violence as hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets against reserved quotas in government jobs.

The ‘Students Against Discrimination’ group led the demonstrations.

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Waker uz Zaman is the current Army Chief of Bangladesh.

Appointment Date: 23 June 2024

Following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024 in the wake of major protests, Waker-uz-Zaman formed an interim government.

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Vladimir Putin was inaugurated for his fifth consecutive term as President of Russia on May 7, 2024.

This date marks the formal beginning of his new term in office following the presidential election.

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Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024.

Edition: 30th

Venue: Malaysia

Runner-up: Pakistan

Starting date: 4 May 2024

Closing date: 11 May 2024

Participating teams: 06

Total matches played: 12

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​ The UN Security Council issued a warning to Israel for a ceasefire in March 2024.

The Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, during the month of Ramadan. 

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Pakistan’s squash player Nasir Iqbal qualified to the finals of Bega Open Squash tournament 2024 being held in Australia.

Nasir Iqbal defeated Switzerland's Robin Gadola 3-1 in a thrilling semi-final match.

In the final, Nasir Iqbal will face second-seed Matthew Lai from Hong Kong.

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About World Energy Congress 2024

Edition: 26th

Venue: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Starting date: 22 April

Closing date: 25 April

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The initiative titled Let's Move and Celebrate is announced by International Olympic Committee (IOC) to encourage the players participating in the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

Know about 2024 Summer Olympics

Host: France, Paris

Opening: 26 July 2024

Closing: 11 August 2024

Mascot: Phrygian Cap

Official Song: Games Wide Open