Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The pageantry of the American transition of power is captivating. It is easier to appreciate it this year because, barring a frigid spell that forced the inaugural ceremony indoors, there were fewer disruptions. There was no storming of the Capitol on January 6. There were no public displays of anxiety by women and minorities as we saw in 2017. Donald Trump won this election decisively, unlike in 2016, which many viewed as a one-time fluke. The inaugural ceremony itself was eye-catching, a dance of style and substance, but the newly sworn-in president's energy eclipsed everything else. This was reportedly the longest inaugural address delivered by any US president. But that's not all. Even the day before, President Trump...