It's always concerning when leaders cling to power for so long, as it often leads to a concentration of power that can stifle individual freedoms and market innovations. The fact that she's fled the country amid unrest rather than transition power in a peaceful, democratic manner is pretty telling about the state of political freedom there. Hopefully, this interim government situation with the army's involvement doesn't lead to more authoritarianism. Ideally, Bangladesh would move towards a more libertarian governance model, prioritizing individual liberties and a free market without heavy-handed government intervention.
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