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flag Bangladesh's police debut new uniforms amid ongoing reforms after a violent 2024 uprising that killed 1,400, with public trust still low.

flag Bangladesh’s police have introduced new iron-grey shirts and chocolate-brown trousers in a symbolic effort to rebuild public trust after the 2024 uprising that overthrew Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least 1,400 dead and thousands injured. flag The unrest prompted widespread allegations of police brutality, with around 1,500 officers facing criminal charges, mostly for murder, and over 450 police stations destroyed. flag Despite the uniform change, public skepticism remains high due to ongoing violence, deaths in custody, and a perception that police served political interests. flag The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, formed a police reform commission, but progress has been slow. flag Human rights groups report nearly 300 political-related deaths since the uprising, and vigilante justice persists. flag The country is set to hold elections in February 2026, with security forces playing a key role in ensuring a peaceful process.

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