One Year of Anarchy – A Snapshot of Human Rights Violations Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government

One year after the historic student-led uprising that brought down former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh remains mired in political uncertainty. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, came to power promising justice, transparency, and institutional reform. Yet, according to rights watchdogs and international observers, those promises remain largely unfulfilled.

Human Rights Watch has sounded the alarm over continued arbitrary detentions, particularly targeting members and supporters of the ousted Bangladesh Awami League. The organization reports that more than 92,000 people have been formally charged, while over 350,000 individuals have been arrested in cases described as vague, politically motivated, or lacking credible evidence.