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    596 : Revolt of the Teens: Bangladesh’s Gathering Clouds?

    Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury

    8 August 2018

    A street revolt of teens in Bangladesh, originally aimed at road-safety, following the killing of two students by a speeding bus on 29 July 2018, is now rapidly spreading in scope and dimension, threatening to engulf the entire country. With elections due in less than five months, it has the potential for a significant impact on the nation’s political future. This paper examines the relevant events and analyses them against the broader global matrix, underscoring their universal ramifications.