Introduction The transition in Bangladesh after August 5, 2024, provides a stark illustration of how political upheaval can evolve from mass protests to widespread disorder, revealing the deep-seated stresses within the country and the true nature of its new interim…
The October 2025 issue of The Spotlight examines Bangladesh’s political and economic landscape following the August 5, 2024, transition, exploring the aftermath of mass protests, institutional instability, and the emergence of an interim government. This edition opens with a reflective…
Latiful Kabir In 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a massive upheaval—the July Movement. For many in Gen Z, it was the first time we took to the streets in such numbers, fueled by a sense of urgency about democracy, justice, and our…
On August 05, 2024, the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown by a violent mob under the guise of the ‘anti-discrimination student movement’, unleashing an incomprehensible reign of terror on the streets of Dhaka and other cities…
Press Release Concerns Raised over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Commission October 3, 2025, Geneva, Switzerland: During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, speakers at a seminar…
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a fact-finding report on 12 February 2025 on the human rights violations and abuses linked to the July–August 2024 protests in Bangladesh. The fact-finding team was tasked with reporting…
In the wake of the political upheaval on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has witnessed an alarming rise in religious violence that extends beyond minority persecution. While Hindu, Christian, Ahmadiyya, and indigenous communities have faced documented violence and repression, widespread attacks…
Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between Global Center for Democratic Governance and South Asian Democratic Forum A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been recently signed between the South Asian Democratic Forum (SADF) and the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) to…
