Wednesday, March 11
Bangladesh’s election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million. For India and China, two powers that have long competed for economic and security influence in the region, the outcome will bring profound changes. It’s almost 18 months since Gen-Z protesters filled the streets of Dhaka and other major cities in mass demonstrations that led to the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched government. Their demands were clear: Cleaner politics, greater job opportunities and an end to the infamously corrupt and repressive system. The nation’s youth — roughly a third of the population is between 18 and 35 — are re
