The road from oppression to liberty in a troubled land

The ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Bangladesh has a profound impact on South Asia, the United States and Utah. Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen reflects on his recent assignment to that country, his 28-year relationship with the nation’s current interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, and the blood, sacrifice and overall vision that are combining to compel Bangladeshis in their quest for a brighter future.

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The ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Bangladesh has a profound impact on South Asia, the United States and Utah. Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Ev