Is Bangladesh reversing reforms from student protests?

Bangladesh’s parliament has reversed key reforms aimed at enhancing government and security force accountability, raising concerns over a potential rollback of democratic progress following the 2024 student-led uprising. The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party reviewed 133 ordinances from the interim government of Muhammad Yunus, allowing 23 critical measures related to human rights and judicial oversight to lapse or be repealed. Opposition groups warn this move threatens institutional transparency and power distribution, while the government claims it is refining legislation for better effectiveness.

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