(The author remains anonymous) When Syed Refaat Ahmed took office as Chief Justice of Bangladesh on August 11, 2024, many hoped that his distinguished academic background and reformist image would signal a new era for the judiciary. The country, still…
Ahsan Sayeed Executive Summary This report critically examines the political transformation of Bangladesh following the collapse of the Awami League (AL) government in August 2024 and the rise of the interim regime led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. While the AL…
The sixth issue of The Spotlight critically examines the sudden and dramatic revision of Bangladesh’s alleged annual money laundering figure, from $16 billion to just $1.13 billion per year. The issue questions the credibility of the new administration's economic narrative…
Focusing on Bangladesh's electoral exclusion, the fifth issue of The Spotlight delves into the Yunus-led interim government's electoral ban on the Awami League, raising urgent concerns about democratic backsliding in Bangladesh. It highlights the arrest and abuse of 108 elected…
The fourth issue of The Spotlight offers an in-depth examination of the severe crisis facing Bangladesh’s education system under the interim government formed after August 5, 2024. The cover story reveals how mob violence, political purges, and unethical interference have…
The third issue of The Spotlight sheds light on the escalating crisis in Bangladesh under the rule of the interim government established on August 5, 2024. The cover story, "From Silence to Suppression: Journalism under the Yunus Administration", critically examines the…
The second issue of The Spotlight continues to document the alarming human rights violations under Bangladesh's interim government following August 5, 2024. It highlights the brutal crackdown on students, political activists, and minority groups, along with attacks on cultural heritage…
The first issue of Spotlight, published by the Global Centre for Democratic Governance (GCDG), explores the rising threats to democracy and human rights in Bangladesh. It features in-depth coverage of the 4–5 August 2024 extremist attacks, the silencing of dissent,…