In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, known as Asia’s Iron Lady, faced a rapid downfall six months ago after a popular uprising against her autocratic rule led to her fleeing the country in a helicopter bound for India. Despite her strong grip on power through a coalition of state and political forces, demands for democracy and the failure of her development model ultimately led to her ousting after years of repressive tactics and violent suppression of dissent. The Monsoon Uprising of 2024, fueled by widespread discontent, marked the turning point that brought an end to Hasina’s reign and highlighted the high cost of maintaining power through fear and violence.
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Singapore could be ‘most perfect example’ of a country that needs nuclear energy: IAEA chief
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Singapore could be the “most perfect example” of a country that needs nuclear energy given its territorial limitations, energy requirements, technological base and institutional maturity, said the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Friday (Jul 25). The...
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