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According to the passage, what is the primary reason for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's reluctance to visit India?
A visit to Delhi has become politically toxic in Dhaka, especially without a concession on Sheikh Hasina.
He prioritizes visits to other regional powers like China and Japan over India.
His government believes that India has been meddling in Bangladesh's internal affairs.
A visit to Delhi has become politically toxic in Dhaka, especially without a concession on Sheikh Hasina.
India has not extended a formal invitation for a bilateral visit since he took office.
What is the core disagreement between Dhaka and Delhi regarding Sheikh Hasina's potential return to Bangladesh?
Dhaka insists on her extradition as a convicted criminal, while Delhi emphasizes the need for a valid travel document for her voluntary return.
Dhaka insists on her extradition as a convicted criminal, while Delhi emphasizes the need for a valid travel document for her voluntary return.
Delhi demands a full pardon for Hasina before any discussions, while Dhaka refuses to consider it.
Dhaka wants India to fund her legal defense, which Delhi has refused to do.
Delhi seeks to repatriate Hasina to a third country, but Dhaka demands her immediate return to Bangladesh.
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Which two political entities are described as the main street opposition to Tarique Rahman's government, having lost the election but captured the street?
Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP).
The Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP).
The National Citizen Party (NCP) and the Awami League.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
What is a critical consequence highlighted in the passage if Prime Minister Rahman does not visit Delhi before the end of the year, particularly concerning bilateral agreements?
The Ganga Water Treaty is likely to lapse, potentially leading to hardening trade restrictions and further economic distress.
Bangladesh's membership in SAARC will be suspended due to unresolved disputes.
China will reduce its investment in Bangladesh as a result of strained regional ties.
The United States will impose new travel restrictions on Bangladeshi officials.
The Ganga Water Treaty is likely to lapse, potentially leading to hardening trade restrictions and further economic distress.
Which statement best describes the political situation of Bangladesh nine months after Tarique Rahman became Prime Minister, according to the passage?
It is sliding into a three-way confrontation with a government lacking authority, an opposition controlling the street, and an exiled former PM's influence.
The country is experiencing a period of stable governance and economic recovery.
It is sliding into a three-way confrontation with a government lacking authority, an opposition controlling the street, and an exiled former PM's influence.
All major political parties have united to implement the July Charter.
International pressure has forced all parties to seek a diplomatic resolution.
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