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Published: Jan. 11, 2024, 4 p.m.

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A conversation with a veteran economist, editor and geopolitical expert on the recently concluded election in Bangladesh.\\xa0

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Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times\' associate editor and senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent.

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In this episode, Ravi speaks with the respected journalist and geopolitics expert Dr Sanjaya Baru.\\xa0\\xa0

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They discuss the recent election in Bangladesh, the country\\u2019s perceived democratic backsliding, and its economic performance under Prime Minister Hasina Wajed. They also talk about what it means for the wider Asian neighbourhood.

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Highlights (click/tap above):

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2:25: \\u2018Exit clause\\u2019 needed for long-serving leaders

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4:12: A question of legitimacy

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7:00: The Bangladesh paradox

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9:35: Balancing India and China

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12:40 The Eastern India factor

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14:10 What\\u2019s the military up to?

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Produced by: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa\\u2019izah Sani

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Edited by: Fa\\u2019izah Sani

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