Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:48pm on 10 Aug 2025,Sunday International
Thousands thronged central Dhaka this week to celebrate the first anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, hailing a “New Bangladesh” under interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Festivities masked deep challenges: rights groups warn of mob violence, religious extremism, and political revenge attacks. Women’s rights reforms have stalled amid Islamist opposition, while exiled Awami League leaders allege persecution and exclusion from upcoming polls. Despite economic stability, Transparency International reports persistent extra-judicial killings. Activists fear the uprising’s democratic gains could be lost without systemic change. “We have overthrown an authoritarian regime, but unless we end authoritarian practices, we cannot create a new Bangladesh,” warned TIB’s Iftekhar Zaman. (PC: BBC)
