Many in Western policy circles have applauded the “Gen Z” student protest movement that marked the end of Sheikh Hasina’s era in Bangladesh and paved the way for the ascent of octogenarian and Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, as the country’s interim leader.
The movement, however, was marred by violent riots that led to the deaths of over 440 people, many of whom died at the hands of police and security forces. In addition, Hindus and other minorities were targeted in mass violence...