While authoritarian regimes gain strength globally, Bangladesh has emerged as one of the few nations that have successfully resisted fascist rule. In 2024, Bangladesh was listed among the four most improved countries in the Freedom Index, along with Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Syria. According to a report by a Washington-based research institute, Bangladesh’s freedom score rose from 40 in 2023 to 45 in 2025 on a scale of 100. However, despite this progress, the country remains classified as “partially free” in terms of political rights and civil liberties.