Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh's interim government unveils the July Declaration amid political unrest, human rights concerns, and uncertainty over future elections.

One year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Bangladesh’s military-backed interim government faces criticism for human rights abuses and delays in restoring democracy, even as it touts a new “July Declaration.”

The Yunus-led interim government is set to issue the much-debated July Declaration on August 5, amid constitutional controversy and growing human rights concerns.

Ekattorer Prohori Foundation, USA, condemns the Rangpur Hindu village attack, blaming the interim government for state-backed atrocities and demanding urgent international intervention.

Five members of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement have been arrested for extortion. The case exposes a pattern of criminality and rights abuses by the army-backed student group in post-coup Bangladesh.