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State funeral for Bangladesh's former President Ershad

State funeral for Bangladesh's former President Ershad

A state funeral has been held in Bangladesh for former President Muhammad Ershad.

The former general played a major role in politics for decades - leading the country for eight years after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1982.

He died last Sunday at the age of 89 and leaves behind a mixed legacy.

Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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