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<title>The Case for Staying Away</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The real question is not why Tarique Rahman has not returned yet. The real question is whether the nation will stay focused on restoring democracy rather than chasing distractions. ]]></description>
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<title>Judgment Day for Hasina</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Today&#039;s verdict could rewrite Bangladesh’s democratic destiny ]]></description>
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<title>Who was Charlie Kirk?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ And what lesson is there for Bangladesh about the culture of political violence and trying to find common ground instead of using bullets and brickbats to resolve our differences? ]]></description>
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<title>A Defining Moment for Bangladesh–US Trade: From Tariff Turbulence to Strategic Triumph</title>
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