36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh | Ep. 3 - Point of No Return

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36 July: Uprising In Bangladesh | Ep. 4 – Chain of Command

With the internet shut off, Sheikh Hasina attempts to claw back the narrative. But as the uprising reaches its final days, it becomes clear that her cruel crackdown on the students has backfired. There’s no turning back. A fateful decision from Bangladesh’s most powerful institut ...  Show more

36 July: Uprising In Bangladesh | Ep. 5 - March to Dhaka

When Bangladeshi’s woke up on the morning of August 5, 2024 no one knew what would happen. Hundreds of thousands of people were planning to march to the capital. But security forces still loyal to Sheikh Hasina were determined to keep her in power no matter the cost. Until the fi ...  Show more

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