Press freedom in Bangladesh has sharply deteriorated under the leadership of Chief Advisor Dr Mohammad Yunus, with attacks on journalists rising by over 230% in the past year, according to a report released on Sunday by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG).

Titled "Bangladesh: Media Freedom Murdered By Dr Mohammad Yunus", the report marks one year since the fall of the former Sheikh Hasina-led government. It alleges that from August 2024 to July 2025, 878 journalists were targeted under Dr Yunus’s interim administration — a dramatic increase compared to 383 journalists targeted during the corresponding period under Hasina’s tenure.

RRAG Director Suhas Chakma said the repression has taken multiple forms. “Criminal cases against journalists surged by 558% under Dr Yunus, with 195 cases filed in the last year, compared to 35 cases in the previous period,” Chakma said. “Furthermore, 167 journalists were denied accreditation, largely for alleged affiliations with the previous regime.”