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References
- Ahsan, Syed Badrul (January 13, 2014). "Myth, reality and Rakkhi Bahini". The Daily Star . Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- Chowdhury, Kamran Reza (August 15, 2013). "New book defends roles of Rakkhi Bahini, Tofail". Dhaka Tribune . Retrieved October 27, 2015.
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