Bangladesh, May 4 -- History did not reset on the night of the 25th of 1971, nor was it ever expected to. Political transition rarely brings immediate transformation to everyday life.
Bangladesh entered a new chapter without a clear blueprint for change, and for many citizens, the "old life" continues to linger like a stubborn shadow.
This raises an important question: has real change taken place, or has it remained largely symbolic? For a select few, life appears to have improved dramatically, whether through fortune, influence or an ability to navigate systems beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Governments may change, but those who benefit most from power often remain the same.
This leads to a deeper concern - what happened to the p...