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The Bangladeshi Military's Expanded Role in Politics After Sheikh Hasina

Aug 16, 2024 | 18:33 GMT

A road next to the residence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 8 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, days after her resignation.

(ABU SUFIAN JEWEL/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Bangladesh's military is likely to play a continued role in domestic politics, particularly if the general election is delayed and economic challenges and unrest worsen, and renewed episodes of social unrest are likely if the military takes measures to prevent the Awami League from returning to power....

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