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

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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

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

Abu Sayed’s death super charges the uprising and Sheikh Hasina is determined to put a stop to it. In this episode, we’ll hear Hasina, on exclusively obtained recordings, authorizing deadly force. As the situation worsens she makes two fateful decisions. She calls the Army in and ...  Show more

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