Bangladesh interim government
New Election Commission formed with former secy AMM Nasir Uddin as CEC
President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners
Yunus urges patience, promises polls roadmap soon after electoral reforms
He said the election train has started its journey and will not stop
Cabinet expansion a ploy to remain in power for long
The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.
How popular is the interim government?
Various discussions and debates are going on in various fields including social media about the three newly appointed advisers
Students protest new adviser appointments
Around 100 students gathered at the Raju Memorial Sculpture at 4:00pm, voicing strong opposition and demanding transparency from the administration.
Students to protest advisory council appointments today
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Dhaka University students will stage a joint protest today at 4:00pm against the recent appointments made by the interim government.
Sarjis, Ashrafa slam selection of new advisers
Sarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, yesterday strongly criticised the selection of new advisers saying even the lackeys of the fallen government are getting berths in the council of advisers of interim government
Portfolios of 7 advisers redistributed in major shakeup
Sk Bashir Uddin gets commerce, textile ministries; Farooki gets cultural affairs ministry
Don’t rush into serious decisions
Stating that the government should not make any hasty decisions regarding constitutional matters, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon all to maintain national unity at any cost to resist any plot by the evil quarters.
Govt to bar AL from ‘political participation’
The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
Reforms ahead of polls: BNP waits with cautious optimism
Having weathered a very difficult 15 years as de facto opposition, the BNP now wants only the essential reforms done to ensure free and fair polls.
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
Yunus’ economic gambit paying off
Two months ago, as Professor Muhammad Yunus waded into Bangladesh’s unprecedented political turmoil, he inherited economic chaos by default.
Political parties want road map to polls
Leaders of major political parties yesterday asked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for a road map to reforms and the next general election.
BNP's meet with interim govt: Roadmap for polls sought
The party also places several demands to Yunus, including removal of 'one or two' members of interim govt, removal of 'partisan judges'
Civil admin issues must be resolved fast
Govt needs to act firmly but judiciously to restore order
Reforms vital before the election is held
No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now
Eager to work with Prof Yunus-led interim government: US
The United States has trashed the speculation on US involvement in the recent student-led anti-government protests in Bangladesh