interim government bangladesh
‘Stay in power as long as it takes for reforms’
A survey on 2,363 people has found that 81 percent want the interim government to stay until the reforms are done.
We must focus first on constitutional process, not content
A new era with a new populace doesn’t just need a new constitutional dispensation but a new way of arriving at such a dispensation.
Yunus charts a path to reforms
The interim government has decided to form six commissions to reform the judiciary, election system, administration, police, Anti-Corruption Commission, and the constitution, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in his address to the nation yesterday.
Yunus to address nation at 7:30pm
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today
One month of interim govt: Yunus navigating thru high hopes
A month ago, as Bangladesh teetered on the brink of chaos after the downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus returned home to steer the nation through political turbulences.
‘New govt, same old crackdown on workers’
Noted economist Anu Muhammad yesterday said none of the demands of protesting workers have been given proper attention by the interim government.
Opinion / The month that was
Tanim Ahmed delves into the key events that defined August in Bangladesh.
US team to visit Dhaka in mid-Sept to strengthen ties with interim govt
A US delegation is scheduled to visit Dhaka in middle of September to discuss cooperation with the newly formed interim government
21 districts now without DC
The government is yet to appoint deputy commissioners in 25 districts even though 13 days have gone by since the DCs from those districts were withdrawn.
Will return to old curriculum as far as possible: education adviser
Education adviser of the interim government Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud today said it does not seem that the new curriculum, especially the evaluation method, is implementable.
UNDP reaffirms full support to interim government
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to support the emerging national priorities of the interim government in Bangladesh
Mob justice goes against the spirit of the student movement
In a true democracy, criticism should not be equated with betrayal, but embraced as a necessary part of the discourse.
Salman, Anisul to be produced before court today
The duo will be produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka this afternoon
Police to get new uniform, logo; committee formed
Change demanded by police due to mistrust of the force for recent acts
Rights equal for all, Yunus says during Dhakeshwari Temple visit
While visiting Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka today, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus sought cooperation from all and called upon the country people to exercise patience before judging his government's role
Farooq-e Azam sworn in as adviser
All 17 interim government advisers have now taken the oath of office
Interim govt to get necessary time for polls
Seven political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat, yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government can take the time necessary for creating an atmosphere conducive to holding a free and fair election.
Engage young people in all tiers of govt
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed top bureaucrats to find out ways to utilise the power of the young people at different tiers of the government.
Who were the youths carrying 7.62mm rifles meant for police, Rab?
Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Sakhawat Hossain asked Awami League to reorganise the party and take part in the next election.