India, Aug. 8 -- In the months following the installation of the interim government in Bangladesh under Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, the nation has witnessed a disturbing decline in press freedom.

Despite initial promises of democratic transition and transparency, the current administration has intensified its crackdown on journalists, triggering widespread concern among global press freedom advocates and human rights organisations.

The intimidation, detention, and censorship of media personnel under Yunus's interim regime represent an alarming regression for a country once hailed for its vibrant journalistic culture.

Since early 2025, journalists across Bangladesh have increasingly reported being surveilled, summoned for question...