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The Economist named country of the year
Bangladesh was named Country of the Year by the British magazine The Economist . The decision comes as the republic has "overthrown a dictator and is moving toward something better," the editorial said. There were five candidates in total. Citizens of two of them fought the regime.
In August this year, mass student protests forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and leave the country. She ruled Bangladesh for 15 years. She was accused of repression, corruption, election fraud and violence by security forces. During rallies, she ordered security forces to shoot protesters.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed in her place, supported by students, the army, business and civil society. Hewas immediately cleared by the court from charges of corruption and financial fraud. According to The Economist , the appointed prime minister has already restored order and stabilized the economy, and in 2025 he will have to establish contact with India and determine the date of elections. However, before this, it is necessary to ensure the neutrality of the courts and time for the formation of opposition. “It won't be easy. But for overthrowing a tyrant and moving towards a more liberal government, Bangladesh is our country of the year,” the magazine said.
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Traditionally, The Economist magazine chooses the country of the year in December. As noted in the editorial, the main criterion is the most noticeable and large-scale improvement over the year. Previously, Colombia (“for ending the civil war”), Ukraine (“for resisting an unprovoked invasion”) and Greece (“emerged from a protracted financial crisis and re-elected the government”) won. This year's contenders also included Argentina, Poland, Syria and South Africa.
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