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Students now a key part of Bangladesh's new administration

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Kaukab Shairani
August 9, 2024

Improving law and order is a top priority for Bangladesh's new caretaker government headed by Muhammad Yunus. This comes as the country gradually returns to normalcy following the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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