This comes as the first major demonstration by the Awami League, whose most of the leaders have either been arrested or underground since the fall of the Hasina-led government on August 5 last year following a students-led anti-discrimination movement.

Those who have been attacked in Bangladesh are traditionally supporters of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party, several commentators told Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Experts believe that there is a role of Islamic extremists and Pakistan’s ISI in the anti-Hasina movement. They also warn that targeting Bangladesh’s army chief is dangerous. Yunus and his Islamic allies are pushing for this.

Under Muhammad Yunus’s leadership, Bangladesh is facing backlash over changes to school textbooks, sparking fears of a shift towards conservative gender norms.

Dhaka: Violence has been going on in Bangladesh for several months and now the railway workers have created trouble for the Yunus government. Train services in Bangladesh have come to a standstill as railway workers went on a nationwide indefinite strike demanding benefits for extra work, affecting thousands of people.

There are a lot of folks outside Bangladesh who are rooting for this democratic transition to work and can bring some expertise to the table. The government should seek technical assistance, monitoring, and reporting by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and other UN rights experts.

Interim government officials say their U.S. counterparts delivered positive news despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze order on foreign aid.

Bangladesh has not outlawed Indian TV stations in the country, contrary to reports the government pulled the plug on all Indian satellite channels as tensions soared between the South Asian neighbours.

Bangladesh Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, participated in at least 47 formal events at the WEF, including with four heads of government or state.

Trains were canceled across Bangladesh on Tuesday as railway staff went on strike for higher pensions and other benefits, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and freight transport.

Islami, stated, "China is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is a leader in science and technology. We need to learn a lot from China."

In the wake of mass protests ousting Sheikh Hasina's regime, Bangladesh faces pressing needs for systemic reform. Human Rights Watch's report calls for the interim government to implement structural changes to ensure long-term democratic governance amid ongoing human rights concerns.