During this period, the ruling Awami League has been found to be consolidating political power through continued harassment of the opposition and those considered affiliated with it, as well as critical media and voices in civil society. Corruption has become endemic as anti-corruption efforts have weakened due to politicization.
The report also highlights serious concerns regarding the protection of human rights in Bangladesh. It said due process guarantees were poorly upheld, and security forces allegedly violated human rights.
Violence and discrimination against religious minorities and refugees, particularly the Rohingya people who fled Myanmar, remain significant problems in Bangladesh.