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How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests

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This chapter explores the political journey of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, detailing her ascent to power and the subsequent shift to an authoritarian rule. It highlights the public unrest fueled by student protests against government policies, culminating in widespread violence and calls for her resignation.

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