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Bangladesh has a long history of people power, which is celebrated so passionately every March 26. AFP
Bangladesh has a long history of people power, which is celebrated so passionately every March 26. AFP
How Bangladesh is developing without riches
The country's political turbulence and lack of resources have not stopped it from achieving major improvements in quality of life