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.
An education memorandum
The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser
The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.
The alterations we need in our Election Commission
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
Councillor crisis must not affect essential services
Dhaka ward councillor offices provide 14 types of services
Bangladesh’s path to principled governance
Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).
How will Bangladesh-China relations shape up?
The interim government must talk about jobs, industrialisation and the partnership with China
Govt must restore discipline in civil administration
Stability is vital to keep public offices running smoothly
Absconding mayors have created a crisis, but also an opportunity
Public service must be the only priority of newly installed CEOs
Freedom of the press must be protected
Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
The legality of the interim government
Analysis from constitutional and international legal perspectives