Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bangladesh's Yunus Regime Issues Rules Restricting Dissent
The government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, has made new rules.
One rule says government workers can be fired or demoted if they protest.
Another rule says students and schools can get in trouble if they spread information the government doesn't like.
This is a way to stop people from criticizing the government.
The government says it's to stop misinformation, but critics say it's to silence them.
These rules are seen by some as a move towards more authoritarian control, where people have less freedom to speak out.
Bangladesh's government issued an ordinance restricting government employees' right to protest.
The ordinance amended the Government Service Act of 2018.
Government employees could face dismissal or demotion for striking or protesting.
The Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education issued a notice against students and educational institutions.
The notice targets those engaging in propaganda or misinformation against the government.
- Who
- The Muhammad Yunus regime and government employees, students and educational institutions.
- What
- An ordinance restricting protests by government employees and actions against students spreading information against the government.
- When
- The ordinance was issued on Wednesday, July 23rd. The notice was issued on January 2nd.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To silence criticism and control information.
Critics' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Employee Rights
Critics' Perspective
The ordinance is undemocratic and limits the rights of government employees to protest.
Government's Perspective
The government may argue that these measures are necessary for stability.
Censorship of Speech
Critics' Perspective
The notice is a ploy to silence critics and intimidate students.
Government's Perspective
The government may state the measures are for stopping the spread of misinformation
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Leader
- Muhammad Yunus
- Ordinance Date
- July 23rd
- Targeted Groups
- Government employees, students, and educational institutions
- Punishment for Protests
- Dismissal, demotion
- Concern
- Authoritarianism