According to reports from Bangladesh, on August 5th, protests against the quota system for public office intensified. 76 year old Prime Minister Hasina resigned and left the country. Subsequently, thousands of protesters stormed into the Prime Minister's office to celebrate Hasina's resignation. On the same day, informed sources reported that Hasina had arrived in the northeastern Indian city of Agartala, and the Indian government would provide her with a safe passage. The Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army stated that an interim government would be established to manage Bangladesh and called on protesters to remain calm.

It is understood that the student movement sweeping across Bangladesh originated from the government's attempt to restore the quota system for civil servants, and the authorities decided to reserve some positions for the relatives of veterans. The protesters believed that this would affect the employment of young people, so they took to the streets to protest. Official data shows that Bangladesh has about18 million young people are unemployed; The latest census data shows that the unemployment rate among young people in Bangladesh is as high as around 40%.

military

01North Korea deploys tactical missile launch vehicles at the border

According to the Korean Central News Agency,On August 5th,North Korean leader Kim Jong un attended the handover ceremony of a new tactical ballistic missile weapon system in Pyongyang and visited a new tactical ballistic missile launch vehicle that will become the core attack weapon of the North Korean armed forces. Kim Jong unexpressNorth Korea will upgrade its nuclear weapons capabilities in the short term and deploy 250 new tactical ballistic missile launch vehicles at the forefront.

analysispoint out，Kim Jong un's wordsIt means that regardless ofWhat will be the outcome of the November US election? North Korea will continue to be committed to illegal nuclear and missile development.andDeploy tactical missile launch vehicles at the borderMainly to restrainWill beThe South Korea US joint military exercise to be held in mid August.

01Cambodian canal construction begins

According to Cambodian news, on August 5th, the construction of the Dechongfu South Canal, which connects the Mekong River section and the sea in Cambodia, officially began. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane and his wife Bi Zhan Moni presided over the groundbreaking ceremony at the Dechongfu South Canal. Hong Mane told over 10000 people attending the ceremony that the canal will connect the capital Phnom Penh with the deep-water port of Sihanouk province, promoting trade between Cambodia and the world. This is a historic project.

It is reported that the investmentThe Dechongfu South Canal, which was excavated for 1.7 billion US dollars, is expected to be completed by 2028. The canal is 180 kilometers long, 100 meters wide, and 5.4 meters deep, and is one of the key infrastructure projects promoted by former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen during his tenure.

02Vietnam's rice export prices increase by over 18%

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam's rice exports reached 5.18 million tons and 3.27 billion US dollars in the first seven months of 2024, an increase of 5.8% and 25.1% year-on-year, respectively. The average export price was 632 US dollars per ton, an increase of 18.2%. At present, the export price of rice with a crushing rate of 5% in Vietnam is $560 per ton, exceeding the previous level of $550 to $560 per ton.

A rice trader in Ho Chi Minh City stated that the current supply of Vietnamese rice is limited but of good quality, resulting in a slight increase in prices. The best performing rice growing area is the Jiulong River Delta region of VietnamOn July 15th, the export volume of rice in the region reached 4.838 million tons, earning 3.066 billion US dollars in foreign exchange. The export volume and value increased by 7.9% and 28.26% respectively year-on-year.