Bangladesh interim government

Opinion / Yunus in London: Who bears responsibility for the diplomatic misstep?

The foreign ministry should not be credited for Yunus's engagements in London with politicians, business leaders, academics, and leading diaspora figures.

A staggering increase in default loans

Central bank must strive to improve banking sector’s health

Of tea, tantrums, and Tudor theatre

Prof Yunus’s visit, beyond its ceremonial significance, marks a symbolic shift.

Yunus-Tarique meeting in London: A pathway for democratic transition

It seems that the two leaders have agreed to work towards a smooth democratic transition, with agreements on reforms paving the way towards a pre-Ramadan election.

How is this a priority for the government?

Ordinance on freedom fighters creates confusion, controversy

Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention

Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities

A transitional budget for troubled times

Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs

Opinion / The interim government’s silence over misogyny is tragic

There is chaos and dissent in every corner and no one seems to have a grip on anything.

A major national crisis averted, but what’s next?

Govt must provide more clarity regarding election, reform, and trial.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

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.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

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

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

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.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

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.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

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

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Portfolios of 7 advisers redistributed in major shakeup

Sk Bashir Uddin gets commerce, textile ministries; Farooki gets cultural affairs ministry

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

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.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

This weaponisation of legal cases must stop

Murder charge against ZI Khan Panna seems designed to harass him

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

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.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

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.