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After a Deadly Student Uprising, Bangladesh Starts Over, Again

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Political Turmoil in Bangladesh

This chapter outlines the political upheaval in Bangladesh following the exit of a long-standing leader, leading to the appointment of Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as chief adviser amidst significant legal troubles. It examines the widespread student-led protests against an unfair job quota system, resulting in violence and a crackdown by the previous administration. The chapter further explores the urgent task of the interim government to restore international confidence and ensure stability in a nation grappling with deep-rooted frustrations and rising threats.

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