At a Capitol Hill session titled “Bangladesh 2.0: Democracy, Reform, and Global Engagement,” experts gathered to reflect on the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, where protesters demanding democratic reforms faced violent crackdowns. The event spotlighted the uprising’s lasting impact on Bangladesh’s political future and its role on the global stage.

Catherine Cooper of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights joined the panel to discuss the interim government’s reform efforts and the importance of U.S. engagement in advancing human rights and democratic stability in the region.

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