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Jyoti Rahman
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With fifth term, Sheikh Hasina hopes to usher in a golden age for Bangladesh – but problems await
The Awami League government faces a combination of the bad, ugly and uncertain with no promises of 15th century Sultan Alauddin Hossain Shah’s ‘Shonar Bangla’.
Jyoti Rahman
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The ‘winner’ of Bangladesh’s January 7 election is clear – but it marks a grim turning point
A democratically-elected government could have ensured stability in a tense region. Sheikh Hasina’s stranglehold will pave the way for great instability.
Jyoti Rahman
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Ahead of Bangladesh election next year, Sheikh Hasina regime doubles down on propaganda
The world has taken notice of the country’s democratic backsliding and human rights violations, but the ruling Awami League is determined to hold on to power.
Jyoti Rahman
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