How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests

Update: 2024-08-15

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Sheikh Hasina was a historic figure in her country. But now she has fled after protests turned violent. How did it all go wrong? David Bergman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests

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How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests

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How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests