After the fall of the long-standing government led by Sheikh Hasina, the arrival of the interim government in Bangladesh was welcomed by many. Citizens hoped for political reform, restoration of democratic institutions, and an inclusive governance structure. However, the reality reveals a stark contrast between expectation and execution. Since the interim government took office, Bangladesh has experienced a suffocating political, social, and cultural climate—marked by shrinking press freedom, a lack of judicial independence, disorder and corruption in education, one-sided behavior from law enforcement, and abuse of power by so-called student leaders.