Australian "Political legend" Bob Hawke dies at 89

Bob Hawke, Australia's 23rd prime minister, dies aged 89

Bob Hawke, Australia's 23rd prime minister, dies aged 89. Source: SBS News screenshot

Australian Labor party's longest-serving Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died. He encouraged Australians to embrace their northern neighbours, establishing APEC, protecting Kakadu, stopping Tasmania's Franklin Dam and leading the global fight against mining in Antarctica. Bangla-speaking political-analyst Abedin Tipu talked to SBS Bangla on this legendary politician.


Listen to Abedin Tipu's interview (in Bangla) in the audio player above.
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Abedin Tipu Source: Supplied
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