Bangladesh Government Restores Presidential Press Wing Amid Allegations by President Shahabuddin

Bangladesh's new government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reinstated the presidential press wing, abolished during Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus's regime. Mohammad Sarwar Alam was reappointed as press secretary for one year. President Mohammad Shahabuddin, sworn in April 2023, alleged he was effectively under house arrest for 18 months under Yunus, denied travel even for medical treatment, and faced multiple removal attempts. Diplomatic and military support reportedly helped him remain in office amid these challenges.