July 02, 2026
Arfatul Islam Naim
bdnews24.com
Contested Legacy: The ‘Chronic Malady’
Systemic stagnation: Many feel the 2024 uprising replaced a government but left the authoritarian state structure fully intact
Voices from the streets, campuses and political arena reveal a widening gap between the sacrifices of 2024 and the reforms many believed would reshape Bangladesh's future
July 02, 2026
Arfatul Islam Naim
bdnews24.com
Contested Legacy: The ‘Chronic Malady’
Systemic stagnation: Many feel the 2024 uprising replaced a government but left the authoritarian state structure fully intact

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