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From Despair to Ascent: The Dramatic Evolution of Bangladesh
Bangladesh's history underscores a remarkable transformation from dire poverty and violent struggle to emerging as a lower middle-income nation. Born from the dissolution of the British Empire and the brutal independence struggle from Pakistan in 1971, which claimed hundreds of thousands to possibly two million lives, Bangladesh has dramatically shifted its trajectory. Despite a significant population increase from 68 million to 170 million, it now boasts a higher income per capita than India, exemplifying a unique and compelling development narrative that highlights its importance on the global stage.
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