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From Hope to Havoc: One Year of Bangladesh’s Interim Rule Unravels a Nation

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. Sinc...

One Year Since the July Riots: Rise in Unemployment and unpaid wages

The ready-made garment (RMG) sector accounts for the lion’s share of Bangladesh’s exports and plays a critical role in the country’s economic stability. But since the July riots, this sector has suffered the most. According to a report in Daily Janakantha, from the time of the riots through the end of December (six months), over 100 factories sh...

From Celebration to Censorship: How the Interim Rule Is Smothering Culture

In Bangladesh, culture has never been a luxury; it has been the lifeblood of protest, identity, and liberation. From the language movement of 1952 to the anti-Ershad uprising of the 1990s, every major political awakening in this country has marched hand-in-hand with art, poetry, theatre, and music. But in the wake of the Awami League’s fal...

Al Jazeera’s wild claims on July August violence in Bangladesh - A textbook case of media trial to cover up ongoing witch hunt against dissenters

Al Jazeera has released a 35-minute report on the July–August 2024 violence in Bangladesh, purporting to investigate alleged human rights abuses. In reality, the documentary closely mirrors the narrative of the current regime led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus and appears designed to influence public opinion and judicial proceedings in favor of that admi...

From Boom to Bust: How Bangladesh’s Economy Collapsed Under Interim Rule

What was once a rising star of South Asia is now spiraling into chaos—and at the heart of this collapse is an unelected regime with no mandate and no accountability. Bangladesh, under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus and his circle of Western-backed technocrats, has veered dangerously off course. In the name of “stability...