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Bangladesh has achieved its second liberation, says Muhammad Yunus

The interim government’s new leader argues for releasing political prisoners and holding a free election

Illustration: Dan Williams

Editor’s update: Since this article was published Bangladesh’s president appointed Mr Yunus to lead the new government.

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