GPI fall linked to Hasina regime Press Wing
Staff Reporter :
The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed as “misleading” claims circulating on social media and several websites alleging that Bangladesh’s sharp drop in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) occurred under the current interim government.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Press Wing clarified that Bangladesh’s 33-position decline-placing it at 123rd in the latest index-reflects data collected during 2024, a period marked by significant unrest under the previous administration led by Sheikh Hasina.
“These misleading narratives, particularly promoted by pro-Awami League platforms, allege that the fall in GPI rankings is a result of the current leadership under Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus,” the statement said.
“They also falsely claim that hundreds of law enforcement personnel and Awami League activists were killed in orchestrated attacks with impunity under the interim government.”
The Press Wing strongly rejected these assertions, noting that the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), which compiles the annual Global Peace Index, explicitly states that the 2025 edition is based on events from the previous year.
“The 2025 GPI report clearly notes on page 5 that it examines structural trends from the past year to offer insight into contemporary drivers of conflict,” the statement read. “Page 4 of the Executive Summary directly attributes Bangladesh’s deterioration in peacefulness to the actions of the Hasina government.”
The report also points to South Asia being the second least peaceful region globally, with the largest regional decline driven by repressive measures in Bangladesh. “This deterioration was primarily driven by repressive measures in Bangladesh under the Hasina government,” the report states.
The Press Wing highlighted that in 2024, Bangladesh experienced severe political unrest and state-sponsored violence.
According to United Nations estimates, over 1,400 people were killed during a nationwide crackdown. There were widespread allegations of excessive force, including the use of military-grade helicopters against student protesters and reports of civilian casualties, including children.
“These events, unprecedented in scale and severity, were key contributors to Bangladesh’s sharp decline in the Global Peace Index,” the Press Wing concluded. “It is disingenuous to attribute this decline to the current administration, which was not in power during the period under review.”
The statement emphasised the importance of ensuring accurate and responsible dissemination of information, particularly when it relates to international assessments and the country’s global standing.