The first chapter of this report offers an overview of the student protests that caused a powershift in Bangladesh. This section should be read in conjunction with Annex 1: Timeline of the protests in July–August 2024 that provides a timeline of the protests, including information on violent acts and involved actors. Chapters 2–4 provide information on the interim government, including its composition, decisions and reform agenda, and the impact of the powershift on law enforcement and the justice system. Chapters 5–7 provide information on human rights in the administration of justice, as well as the security situation and socio-economic situation. It is followed by chapter 8 outlining state and societal treatment of select profiles and groups of the population.