Opinion
Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy
Opinion —1 August, 2024 12:20
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Silent 'assassination' of Khaleda Zia
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US paying ‘price’ for criticising Hasina’s autocratic rule
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Bangladesh must not give India train transit
During Sheikh Hasina’s recent Delhi visit, a significant development took place that might throw Bangladesh’s national security under the proverbial bus. Dhaka, in principle,…