KaloKhata

Public protest

1990 anti-Ershad mass uprising

A historical public-protest record concerning the sustained 1980s movement against Ershad's authoritarian rule, the three-alliance democratic campaign, and the transfer of power on December 6, 1990.

What happened

The Daily Star's historical report described student, political-party, and professional mobilisation against Ershad's military-backed authoritarian rule, the three-alliance agreement on November 21, 1990, and Ershad's transfer of power on December 6. This record documents the democratic movement and political transition; it is not a final finding of violence or criminal responsibility against any particular person or party.

People involved and exact roles

Sheikh Hasina

Related person

Linked for national political leadership and electoral-competition context; this is not a finding of personal responsibility for reported violence or irregularities.

Khaleda Zia

Related person

Linked for BNP leadership, former premiership, and opposition-politics context; this is not a finding of personal responsibility for reported events.

Sources

1990 anti-Ershad mass uprising