Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Recent cases of 'arbitrary arrests' and 'reprisal violence' in Bangladesh underscore the need for long-term systemic reforms, Human Rights Watch has said in a report.

The New York-based rights body also urged the interim government to establish legal detention practices and repeal laws used to target critics.

The report, "After the Monsoon Revolution: A Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh," published on Monday recommended for systemic reform after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic administration was ousted in August 2024.

Reforms should be centered on separation of powers and ensuring political neutrality across institutions, including the civil service, police, military, and the judiciary,...