Dhaka, March 5 -- In the late 19th century, the rise of populism dramatically reshaped global politics. Rather than adhering to a single ideological framework, politicians began prioritizing agenda-setting, rhetoric, propaganda, and nationalist appeals to gain public support.The foundations of populism were laid in Europe between the 1920s and 1930s, gaining new momentum under authoritarian leaders such as Adolf Hitler in Germany and Benito Mussolini in Italy. Hitler himself acknowledged in his autobiography that influencing people through grandiloquent rhetoric was far easier than using any other method.While populist leaders are often criticized for their bombastic speeches and controversial commitments, they have consistently demonstra...