International Aid Below 50%, No Response to Interim Government
International aid for Rohingya refugees has fallen below 50% of the required amount, creating a deep humanitarian crisis as appeals from Bangladesh’s interim government go unanswered.
Muhammad Yunus Has Aligned Himself Not With the People, but With International Powers: Farhad Mazhar
Poet, researcher, and theorist Farhad Mazhar has alleged that although Muhammad Yunus came to power as a result of the July Movement, he has “colluded” with the military and international forces instead of standing with the people. He claims that in the political reality after July, the activities of the Yunus government are not aligned with public expectations and have pushed the country toward further instability.
Human Rights Abuses Continue Unabated Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government
The collapse of the Awami League government in August 2024 marked a decisive turning point in Bangladesh’s contemporary political landscape. A nationwide uprising—fueled by frustration over inequality, corruption, and the abuse of state power—swept the long-standing regime from office and ushered in an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Expectations soared that this transition would usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.
Korail Fire Victims Still Living Under Open Sky, Waiting for Government Aid
Five days after a devastating fire swept through the Korail slum in Banani, many of the affected residents are still forced to live under the open sky. The blaze destroyed homes and possessions, leaving families with nowhere to stay and insufficient resources to rebuild.
Selim Accuses Dr. Yunus of “Fraud” Over July Consensus Charter
At a national convention in Dhaka, Communist Party of Bangladesh’s former president Mujahidul Islam Selim alleged that Dr. Muhammad Yunus committed “fraud” in the name of introducing the July Consensus Charter.
TIB Questions Whether State Reform Is Just Hollow Talk from the Government
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep disappointment and resentment over the final approval of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Ordinance while excluding important strategic recommendations such as the formation of a “Selection and Review Committee.” The organization has also raised the question of whether state reform is nothing but empty rhetoric for the government.
Fakhrul Protests Government’s Rush to Pass Two New Laws
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the interim government is trying to hurriedly pass two laws.
Analyst Describes August 2024 Shift in Bangladesh as a Foreign-Controlled Coup
Political analyst and writer Anwar A. Khan has described the political change that took place in Bangladesh in August 2024 as the hijacking of democracy. According to him, it was a planned coup, in which domestic political forces, the international arena, and military influence worked together.
279 government-critical content requests to Google in six months
The world’s leading information technology company Google (Alphabet) has recently released its transparency report for January to June 2025. According to that report, during these six months the interim government made a total of 279 requests to Google for content removal, most of which were for removing content critical of the government.
Bangladesh Now Has the Highest Non-Performing Loan Rate in the World
Bangladesh’s banking sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. As of the end of September this year, nearly 36 percent of bank-distributed loans have become non-performing. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, the volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) stands at 644,515 crore taka. In just nine months, NPLs have increased by nearly 300,000 crore taka, an extraordinary rise in the country’s history.