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Has Bangladesh's Interim Government Chief, Muhammad Yunus, Become a Dictator?

Over a month after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, Bangladesh's interim government has expanded the army's powers. The army has been granted policing and magistracy powers for the country's internal security, giving it greater power. Army officers can now arrest offenders directly and open fire in self-defence and extreme need. Has Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, become a dictator? Or Has Bangladesh fallen under military rule? Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST.