01:37Elena Bass, a Russian national working at the University of Dhaka and living in the city’s suburbs, described on Tuesday the political turmoil in Bangladesh amid the ongoing civil unrest in the country.
According to the woman, the situation in Bangladesh is 'still a long way from a peaceful life' as there is no army and police on the streets to observe the public order.
"The police, as terrifying as it may sound, are hiding," she said, adding: "We even offered the police officers that we[personally] know to take cover at our place."
The woman admitted that she tries not to watch footage of what is happening on the street, as "It’s scary to see millions of outraged people."
According to Bass, Bangladeshis are now waiting for the formation of a new interim government that would bring stability to the country and hold another election.
"I believe that we will overcome this moment. Yes, of course, it is unpleasant. Yes, of course, there were many unpleasant moments, but I think we will get through it. Such revolutions are very scary, I guess, for future generations, for the future of the country," Bass concluded.
Student protests erupted in Bangladesh in early July when the country’s highest court adopted a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from the 1971 Liberation War.
On July 21, the Bangladesh Supreme Court cancelled most of the quotas for government jobs, however, rallies continued in the country.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina’s resignation and justice for those killed.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, who left the country in a military helicopter before she could address the citizens.
On the same day, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu announced the dissolution of parliament, while Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed.
'Still a long way from a peaceful life' - Russian professor on political turmoil in Bangladesh
Elena Bass, a Russian national working at the University of Dhaka and living in the city’s suburbs, described on Tuesday the political turmoil in Bangladesh amid the ongoing civil unrest in the country.
According to the woman, the situation in Bangladesh is 'still a long way from a peaceful life' as there is no army and police on the streets to observe the public order.
"The police, as terrifying as it may sound, are hiding," she said, adding: "We even offered the police officers that we[personally] know to take cover at our place."
The woman admitted that she tries not to watch footage of what is happening on the street, as "It’s scary to see millions of outraged people."
According to Bass, Bangladeshis are now waiting for the formation of a new interim government that would bring stability to the country and hold another election.
"I believe that we will overcome this moment. Yes, of course, it is unpleasant. Yes, of course, there were many unpleasant moments, but I think we will get through it. Such revolutions are very scary, I guess, for future generations, for the future of the country," Bass concluded.
Student protests erupted in Bangladesh in early July when the country’s highest court adopted a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from the 1971 Liberation War.
On July 21, the Bangladesh Supreme Court cancelled most of the quotas for government jobs, however, rallies continued in the country.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina’s resignation and justice for those killed.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, who left the country in a military helicopter before she could address the citizens.
On the same day, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu announced the dissolution of parliament, while Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed.
Elena Bass, a Russian national working at the University of Dhaka and living in the city’s suburbs, described on Tuesday the political turmoil in Bangladesh amid the ongoing civil unrest in the country.
According to the woman, the situation in Bangladesh is 'still a long way from a peaceful life' as there is no army and police on the streets to observe the public order.
"The police, as terrifying as it may sound, are hiding," she said, adding: "We even offered the police officers that we[personally] know to take cover at our place."
The woman admitted that she tries not to watch footage of what is happening on the street, as "It’s scary to see millions of outraged people."
According to Bass, Bangladeshis are now waiting for the formation of a new interim government that would bring stability to the country and hold another election.
"I believe that we will overcome this moment. Yes, of course, it is unpleasant. Yes, of course, there were many unpleasant moments, but I think we will get through it. Such revolutions are very scary, I guess, for future generations, for the future of the country," Bass concluded.
Student protests erupted in Bangladesh in early July when the country’s highest court adopted a quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans from the 1971 Liberation War.
On July 21, the Bangladesh Supreme Court cancelled most of the quotas for government jobs, however, rallies continued in the country.
The protests resulted in over 200 deaths, sparking a broader campaign demanding Hasina’s resignation and justice for those killed.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, who left the country in a military helicopter before she could address the citizens.
On the same day, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu announced the dissolution of parliament, while Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed.