Photographers gathered at University of Dhaka, holding up their cameras in protest and demanding the immediate release of photographer Shahidul Alam. 16 October, 2018. Editorial credit: Sk Hasan Ali / Shutterstock.com

Bangladesh

The ruling Awami League (AL) has consolidated political power through sustained harassment of the opposition and those perceived to be allied with it, as well as of critical media and voices in civil society. Violence and discrimination against religious minorities and refugees, particularly Rohingya who have fled Myanmar, are significant problems.

Bernardo Arevalo supporters cheer after their presidential victory in Guatemala.

Freedom in the World — Bangladesh Country Report

Bangladesh is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Freedom on the Net 2023

Freedom on the Net — Bangladesh Country Report

Bangladesh is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.