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Claim Text: In March 2007, six months after his mother had relinquished power and a military government had stepped in, the police arrested Mr. Rahman on charges of extortion, as part of a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
Simplified Text: In March 2007 the police arrested Mr Rahman on charges of extortion as part of a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM (6 months ago)

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, won the election held after a student-led revolution. The election included a referendum on constitutional reforms. The Awami League, the party of the ousted prime minister, was barred from participating.

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