[11][12] The movement was started for reformation in the quota system and escalated by accusations of widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and the suppression of dissent under Hasina's regime.

However, within days of its formation, the interim government faced significant challenges, including an alleged judicial coup attempt orchestrated by loyalists of the former regime.

[15][16] The coup attempt centred around the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Dhaka, where several judges, led by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, were accused of planning a legal manoeuvre to challenge the legitimacy of the interim government.

[23][24] Following the protests against the alleged judicial coup attempt resulted in, Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigning on August 10, 2024, amid accusations of his loyalty to the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

[31] To bolster these reforms, the interim government actively engaged with the international community, including the United Nations[32] and the European Union,[33] to secure their support and involvement in overseeing the transition.