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Md. Obaidullah

Publications

Publications from most recent to oldest

  1. Sohel, M. S., Sifullah, M. K., Zaman, N. T., Hossain, B., & Obaidullah, M. (2025). Beyond borders: Mapping out the difficulties, stress, and coping strategies in transnational irregular (illegal) labor migration from Bangladesh. International Journal of Community Well-Being. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-025-00243-6
  2. Sifullah, M. K., Sohel, M. S., Jamil, S., Ahmad, B., Hossain, M. A., Obaidullah, M., Zaman, N. T., Faruk, O., Islam, M. T., & Ali, N. (2025). WASH service accessibility and satisfaction among street informal workers in Dhaka City: A cross-sectional study. Discover Social Science and Health, 5(45). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-025-00187-4
  3. Obaidullah, M., & Howlader, M. R. (2025). Assessing geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of India-Bangladesh water disputes. Discover Global Society, 3, 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-025-00137-0
  4. Obaidullah, M., Hossain, M., Raihan, M. S., & Hossen, M. S. (2024). From humanitarian crisis to burden: Understanding the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh. SN Social Sciences, 4(8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00942-5
  5. Sohel, M. S., Sifullah, M. K., Hossain, B., Sarker, M. F. H., Zaman, N. T., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Exploring risky health behaviors and vulnerability to sexually transmitted diseases among transnational undocumented labor migrants from Bangladesh: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 1261. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18696-3
  6. Sohel, M. S., Alam, S., Rahman, M. M., Obaidullah, M., Towhidul, A. A. S. M., Hossain, M. B., & Hossain, M. A. (2024). Exploring the multifaceted vulnerabilities of female street child labor in the capital city of Bangladesh. Heliyon, e37302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37302
  7. Sohel, M. S., Jamil, S., Obaidullah, M., Hossain, B., Ali, H. M., Hossen, M. S., Uddin, M. S., Ahsan, T., & Eva, N. F. (2024). Healthcare challenges in disaster-prone riverine islands: A study of Sirajgonj, Bangladesh. International Journal of Community Well-Being. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42413-024-00223-2
  8. Sarker, M. F. H., Ahmed, S. F., Kawser, U., Hossen, M. S., Obaidullah, M., Khan, S., Sifullah, M. K., & Sohel, M. S. (2024). Is e-business breaking down barriers for Bangladesh’s young female entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study. SN Social Sciences, 4(6). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00911-y
  9. Begum Mamy, M. M., Obaidullah, M., Zaman, N. T., Saifullah, M. K., Sohel, M. S., Hossen, M., & Horaira, G. A. (2024). Navigating vulnerabilities: The untold story of informal households in Dhaka, Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies, 26(2), 75–98.
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  10. Zaman, N. T., Sohel, M. S., Obaidullah, M., Hossen, M. S., Rahman, M. T., Sifullah, M. K., & Sarker, M. F. H. (2023). Factors shaping Bangladeshi students’ migration decision using push–pull theory: A focus group study. SN Social Sciences, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-023-00797-2
  11. Obaidullah, M., Jamil, S., Mohammad, A. H., & Akhter, A. (2023). Burning Up: How heatwaves pose a threat to Public Health. International Journal of Surgery–Short Report, 8(3), e0067. https://doi.org/10.1097/SR9.0000000000000068
  12. Jamil, S., Obaidullah, M., & Alam, M. (2023). Unusual increase of cesarean section delivery in Bangladesh: Correspondence. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 85(5), 2242. https://doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000000488
  13. Obaidullah, M., & Al Zubayer, A. (2021). Opportunities and threats of E-commerce in Social Media: Perspective of Bangladeshi female seller. International Journal of Computer Engineering Research Trends, 8(2), 40–45.
  14. Hossen, M. S., Obaidullah, M., & Hosen, M. M. (2021). Public awareness during COVID-19: A study on Barishal division, Bangladesh. Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3, 31–42.
  15. Obaidullah, M., & Al Zubayer, A. (2020). Non-academic online activities among Bangladeshi university students: Case study. Journal of Computer Engineering in Research Trends, 7(8), 29–35.
  16. Obaidullah, M. (2020). Rule of Law in Bangladesh: Illusion or Reality. Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2), 1–15. https://www.academia.edu/42614223/Rule_of_Law_in_Bangladesh_Illusion_or_Reality

 

International Relations & Migration (2024-2025)

  1. Sohel, M. S., Sifullah, M. K., Sarker, M. F. H., Hossain, M. A., Obaidullah, M. (2025).Security questions
    explained: Irregular migrants to Europe. In Ullah, A. A. (Ed.), Handbook of Migration, International Relations
    and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_41-1
  2. Obaidullah, M., Hossain, M. (2025). China’s Soft Power Strategy in the Middle East and East Asia: A Comparative Analysis. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Handbooks in Asian Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_17-1
  3. Obaidullah, M., Begum, R. (2025). The Rohingya Crisis and Its Effect on Bangladesh-Myanmar Bilateral Relations: A Historical Analysis. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Handbooks in Asian Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_14-1
  4. Hossain, M., Obaidullah, M. (2025). China’s Diplomatic Approach to the Rohingya Crisis: Balancing Economic Interests and Humanitarian Concerns. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Handbooks in Asian Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_68-1
  5. Sohel, M.S., Hossain, M.A., Sarker, M.F.H., Sifullah, M.K., Obaidullah, M., Ullah, A.A. (2025). Bangladeshi Undocumented Migration Crisis in Europe: Implications of Security, Human Rights, and Policy. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_42-1
  6. Obaidullah, M., Hossain, M. (2024). Major Powers’ Approaches to the Rohingya Crisis and Their Impact on Bangladesh. In: Ullah, A.A. (eds) Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7_97-1
  7. Obaidullah, M. & Raihan, M. S. (2024). Soft Power Competition: A Comparative Analysis of China and the US in South Asia. In M. Zreik (Ed.), Soft Power and Diplomatic Strategies in Asia and the Middle East (pp. 197-226). IGI Global.https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2444-8.ch013

2025

Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2025). Power of Bonding and Non-Western Soft Power Strategy in Iran: Comparing China and India’s Engagement: by Md. Nazmul Islam, Cham, Switzerland, Palgrave Macmilan, 2023, x+ 356 pp., ₤129.99 (hardback), ISBN: 3031198662, 9783031198663. Contemporary South Asia, 33(1), 145–146. https://doi.org/10.1080/09584935.2025.2461404

2024

Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). We had the Watches. They had the Time: A Witness Account of the War in Afghanistan: edited by Carol Burke, Palgrave Macmillan Cham, 2024, 223 pp., ₤109.99 (hardback), ISBN: 978-3-031-41303-2. Small Wars & Insurgencies, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1080/09592318.2024.2410607

2023

Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2023). Book review: Kudret Bulbul, Md. Nazmul Islam and Md. Sajid Khan (Eds.), Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Myanmar: Ethnic Conflict and Resolution. Society and Culture in South Asia. https://doi.org/10.1177/23938617231211430

 

2025

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2025). Bangladesh-Pakistan reset carries big risks for India. Asia Times. https://asiatimes.com/2025/08/bangladesh-pakistan-reset-carries-big-risks-for-india/
  2. Obaidullah, M. (2025). Why colonial-era laws still rule. New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/274209/why-colonial-era-laws-still-rule
  3. Obaidullah, M. (2025). Boots, boats and sovereignty: Why Bangladesh must look down, not up. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/388968/boots-boats-and-sovereignty
  4. Obaidullah, M. (2025). Sovereignty and shadows: The Thailand–Cambodia conflict and Southeast Asia’s strategic unraveling. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/29072025-sovereignty-and-shadows-the-thailand-cambodia-conflict-and-southeast-asias-strategic-unraveling-oped/
  5. Obaidullah, M. (2025). India’s opposition to Bangladesh’s defense modernization is a self-defeating strategy. The Diplomat.  https://thediplomat.com/2025/07/indias-opposition-to-bangladeshs-defense-modernization-is-a-self-defeating-strategy/

  6. Mahmud, K. U., & Obaidullah, M. (2025). Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order? The Daily Star. https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/will-trump-20-end-the-liberal-international-order-3859616

  7. Obaidullah, M. (2025). A journey of spiritual enlightenment. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/375332/a-journey-of-spiritual-enlightenment

  8. Obaidullah, M. (2025). A new chapter in Dhaka-Beijing ties? Why Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is visiting China. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/a-new-chapter-in-dhaka-beijing-ties-why-chief-adviser-dr-muhammad-yunus-is-visiting-china

  9. Obaidullah, M. (2025). India-Bangladesh Water Stand-off. New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/255815/india-bangladesh-water-stand-off

  10. Obaidullah, M. (2025). Why Bangladesh should join ASEAN – and what stands in the way. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2025/04/why-bangladesh-should-join-asean-and-what-stands-in-the-way

  11. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, M. S. (2025). Where does the national political future lie? New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/260324/where-does-the-national-political-future-lie

  12. Obaidullah, M.(2025). Understanding Extremism In Bangladesh: Rising Tide Or Exaggeration? . Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/12042025-understanding-extremism-in-bangladesh-rising-tide-or-exaggeration-oped/

2024

  1. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Cybersecurity Threats In International Relations: Are We Prepared For A Digital Pearl Harbor? Eurasia Review. https://www.academia.edu/120058141

  2. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Gen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year autocracy in Bangladesh. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/09/07/gen-z-revolution-end-of-15-year-autocracy-in-bangladesh

  3. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/03/23/is-the-us-dollar-losing-its-grip-the-rise-of-alternative-reserve-currencies

  4. Obaidullah, M. (2024). Exploring the exodus: Insights into Bangladeshi student migration abroad. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/340876/exploring-the-exodus

  5. Obaidullah, M. (2024). How does China leverage soft power in South Asia? The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/how-does-china-leverage-soft-power-in-south-asia

  6. Obaidullah, M. (2024). The challenge of America: From the Middle East to Asia. Perspective. https://www.perspectivebd.com/article/the-challenge-of-america:-from-the-middle-east-to-asia

  7. Obaidullah, M. (2024). Trump 2.0 and Bangladesh 2.0: Redefining dynamics in a new era of bilateral relations. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/30122024-trump-2-0-and-bangladesh-2-0-redefining-dynamics-in-a-new-era-of-bilateral-relations-analysis

  8. Obaidullah, M., & Das, M. (2024). Bilateral priorities: Hasina’s Back-to-Back visits to India before heading to China. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/bilateral-priorities-hasinas-back-to-back-visits-to-india-before-heading-to-china

  9. Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2024). Growing Islamophobia In Bangladesh: A Silent Crisis. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/08092024-growing-islamophobia-in-bangladesh-a-silent-crisis

  10. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, S. (2024). Border of blood. New Age. https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/254138/border-of-blood

2023

  1. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Democracy at risk: The global challenge of rising populism and nationalism. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/09/20/democracy-at-risk-the-global-challenge-of-rising-populism-and-nationalism

  2. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Disinformation before Election: A new challenge for Democracy. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/10/21/disinformation-before-election-a-new-challenge-for-democracy

  3. Hossain, M., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Is Israel an upgraded version of Settler colony? Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/11/08/is-israel-an-upgraded-version-of-settler-colony

  4. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Bridging the recognition gap: Fostering equality for all professions. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/323807/bridging-the-recognition-gap-fostering-equality

  5. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Climate Change And Political Economy Of Bangladesh. Eurasia Review. https://www.eurasiareview.com/15032023-climate-change-and-political-economy-of-bangladesh-oped

  6. Obaidullah, M. (2023). From Historical Bonds to Modern Alliances: Decoding China’s Relations with Afghanistan. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/from-historical-bonds-to-modern-alliances-decoding-chinas-relations-with-afghanistan

  7. Obaidullah, M. (2023). IMEC: India and US-led counter initiative to BRI. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/imec-india-and-us-led-counter-initiative-to-bri

  8. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Major Power Dynamics in Bangladesh: Navigating Interests and Conflicts between the United States and China. Perspective. https://www.perspectivebd.com/article/major-power-dynamics-in-bangladesh-navigating-interests-and-conflicts-between-the-united-states-and-china

  9. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Why is the French president visiting Bangladesh? The Geopolitics. https://rb.gy/nnonn

  10. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Why Is Japan Boosting Its Military Capabilities? The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/why-japan-is-boosting-its-military-capabilities

  11. Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2023). No faith in the labour market. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/322441/no-faith-in-the-labour-market

  12. Obaidullah, M., & Raihan, M. S. (2023). Dhaka’s growth at the cost of chaotic urbanization. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=411361

  13. Obaidullah, M., & Hossain, M. (2023). Are Bangladeshi Voters Giving up On Democracy? International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/are-bangladeshi-voters-giving-up-on-democracy

  14. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Chinese Surveillance Balloon: Implications for US-China Relations. The Geopolitics. https://thegeopolitics.com/chinese-surveillance-balloon-implications-for-us-china-relations

  15. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Cricket Diplomacy can be Both Beautiful and Ugly. International Policy Digest. https://intpolicydigest.org/the-platform/cricket-diplomacy-can-be-both-beautiful-and-ugly

  16. Obaidullah, M. (2023). Is there any relationship between political instability and economic growth? The Business Standard. https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/there-any-relationship-between-political-instability-and-economic-growth-585422

  17. Raihan, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2023). Heatwaves for the Poor: How can Bangladesh deal with it? South Asia@LSE. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/2023/03/06/heatwaves-for-the-poor-how-can-bangladesh-deal-with-it

2022

  1. Ali, M. Y., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). How to navigate a crisis. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/270753/how-to-navigate-a-crisis

  2. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Communalism, the rise of a dirty game in India: who is aloft danger? Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/02/18/communalism-the-rise-of-a-dirty-game-in-india-who-is-aloft-danger

  3. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Preventing question paper leaks in public examination. The Business Standard. https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/preventing-question-paper-leaks-public-examination-380191

  4. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Universities’ failure to produce skilled graduates. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=350048

  5. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Can I speak to the ombudsman? Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/296520/can-i-speak-to-the-ombudsman

  6. Hossen, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Citizens’ participation in rural local government in Bangladesh: Through the Lens of Sherry Arnstein. The Business Standard. https://cutt.ly/s9AZZNg

  7. Mahi, I. M., & Obaidullah, M. (2022). Korean wave: A cultural aggression and its impact. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/292678/korean-wave-a-cultural-aggression-and-its-impact

  8. Obaidullah, M. (2022). Of patience and peace. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/288304/of-patience-and-peace

  9. Obaidullah, M. (2022). Project management challenges in Bangladesh. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=387383

  10. Obaidullah, M. (2022). Russia-Ukraine war: Bias and Double standards of media is shameful. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/03/12/russia-ukraine-war-bias-and-double-standards-of-media-is-shameful

  11. Obaidullah, M. (2022). Too much of not enough. Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/262283/too-much-of-not-enough

  12. Obaidullah, M. (2022). What kind of a world are we leaving for our children? Dhaka Tribune. https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/271224/what-kind-of-a-world-are-we-leaving-for-our

  13. Obaidullah, M., & Hossen, M. S. (2022). Factors behind the global water crisis: Facts, consequences, and solutions. Modern Diplomacy. https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/08/24/factors-behind-the-global-water-crisis-facts-consequences-and-solutions

2021

  1. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Madrasah education in Bangladesh. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=307207

  2. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Politics – Bureaucracy Interface In Bangladesh: Is It Intricate? The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/271942/politics—bureaucracy-interface-in-bangladesh-is-it-intricate

  3. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Politics-Bureaucracy Complexity: Path to develop good relationship. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/274596/politics-bureaucracy-complexity-path-to-develop-good-relationship

  4. Obaidullah, M. (2021). The role & responsibilities of teachers? The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/273227/the-role–responsibilities-of-teachers

  5. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Uneven Health Services During Pandemic. The Asian Age. https://dailyasianage.com/news/272124/uneven-health-services-during-pandemic

  6. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Electoral violence in Bangladesh. The Daily Observer. https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=301834

  7. Obaidullah, M. (2021). Paradigm and paradigm shift: How do we see the world? The Financial Express. https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/paradigm-and-paradigm-shift-how-do-we-see-the-world-1636037530

Bangla

    1. Obaidullah, M. (2025). গাজা সঙ্কট : চীনের কূটনৈতিক দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি. Naya Diganta.  https://dailynayadiganta.com/opinions/opinion/JLEzFbO3KJkw
    2. Obaidullah, M. & Hossain, M. (2025). আজারবাইজান-আর্মেনিয়া চুক্তি : মৈত্রীর সেতু নাকি ভূরাজনীতির ফাঁদ. Naya Diganta. https://dailynayadiganta.com/opinions/opinion/xlCmM2GmJKUQ
    3. Obaidullah, M. (2025). দক্ষিণ এশিয়ায় বেইজিংয়ের ত্রিমুখী কূটনীতি. Daily Amardesh.  https://www.dailyamardesh.com/op-ed/amdd0dchbpb8w
    4. Obaidullah, M. (2025). আসিয়ানে বাংলাদেশের অভিযাত্রা : সম্ভাবনার পথে কূটনৈতিক বাস্তবতা ও রাজনৈতিক চ্যালেঞ্জ. Daily Sangbad. https://sangbad.net.bd/opinion/post-editorial/2025/154095/
    5. Obaidullah, M. (2025). পরমাণু নয়, নিরাপত্তাই মুখ্য : উত্তর কোরিয়ার কৌশলগত বার্তা ও বৈশ্বিক বাস্তবতা . Rupali Bangladesh.  https://www.rupalibangladesh.com/ajkerpatrika/opinion/64040
    6. Obaidullah, M. (2025). বাংলাদেশ-ভারত সীমান্ত: নিরাপত্তার নামে মানবাধিকার লঙ্ঘন? Jugantor.  https://www.jugantor.com/viewers-opinion/983162
    7. Obaidullah, M.(2025). ইরান-ইসরায়েল যুদ্ধবিরতি: কে জিতল, কে হারল? . Bonik Barta.https://bonikbarta.com/editorial/SW8reRw2SFwBAGyV

    8. Obaidullah, M. (2024). বিদেশে উচ্চশিক্ষায় রিকমেন্ডেশন লেটারের খুঁটিনাটি. Bonik Barta. https://www.bonikbarta.com/home/news_description/383435

    9. Obaidullah, M. (2024). বৈশ্বিক পানিসংকটের কারণ ও প্রতিকার. Jaijaidin. https://jaijaidinbd.com

    10. Obaidullah, M. (2024). নিজেকে গড়ার সর্বোৎকৃষ্ট সময় রমজান. Dainik Naya Diganta. https://dailynayadiganta.com

    11. Obaidullah, M. (2023). রাজনৈতিক অস্থিরতা ও অর্থনৈতিক প্রবৃদ্ধির মধ্যে সম্পর্ক আছে কি? উন্নয়ন অনুধ্যান. https://home.blog

    12. Obaidullah, M. (2023). https://esharebiz.net/display.php?id=4_6&viewdate=2024-12-23

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