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Protests Force Bangladesh's Longest-Serving Prime Minister to Flee

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The Fall of an Authoritarian Leader: Bangladesh's Political Upheaval

This chapter chronicles the political turmoil in Bangladesh that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst escalating protests. It examines the reasons behind the protests, their nationwide impact, and the subsequent formation of an interim government.

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