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Bangladesh’s political situation has stabilised and improved overall since the July 2024 uprising, with political violence declining following the formation of a new government after the February 2026 national election, according to a report by the UK Home Office.
The findings were published in the report titled Report of a Fact-Finding Mission Bangladesh: Political Situation, October 2026, prepared by the Home Office’s Country Policy and Information Team (CPIT).
The team conducted a fact-finding mission in Bangladesh from June 7 to 15, 2026, interviewing government officials, police officers, political parties, civil society representatives, human rights organisations, journalists and researchers.
According to the report, political parties, journalists, civil society organisations and human rights groups have greater opportunities to operate, express their views and participate in public debate than under the previous Awami League government.
Sources consulted by the mission described the February 2026 election as generally peaceful and significantly less violent than previous national elections.
However, political violence has not disappeared entirely.
The report said incidents that continue to occur are generally localised and often linked to disputes over local influence, business interests, property and political control.
The report also highlighted continuing concerns over corruption, police accountability and the implementation of reforms proposed after the July 2024 uprising.