In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned, leading to a military-led interim administration and a wave of political violence. Rioters attacked symbols of the nation's revered leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, targeting his statues and burning his memorial museum. This unprecedented assault raises fears about the country's future, as political and religious extremists seem determined to erase the legacy of secularism and ties with India. The situation hints at further unrest and the potential for escalated conflict and regional instability.

Apart from retributive political violence and the targeting of minority Hindus, the rioters also attacked symbols and sites associated with the Father of the Nation who led Bangladesh to independence, which sends a chilling message about what they have in mind for the future of their country.   

The resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday and her government’s replacement with a ...