interim government bangladesh

DUCSU election will usher in student unity

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.

Collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability

It may be noted that a minister cannot disown the stance of his ministry with regard to important policy or executive decisions.

People believe govt delaying polls on purpose

There is a public perception that the interim government is intentionally delaying the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

I would rate myself 4 out of 10: Law Adviser Asif Nazrul

While evaluating his first 100 days in office, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul rated himself four out of 10.

Govt seeks solution to stubborn inflation

Three advisers to the interim government of Bangladesh will meet today to discuss solutions for taming inflation, which remains high even though several initiatives have been implemented to this end.

Govt sets four criteria for selecting secretaries

The interim government is seeking out individuals who maintain financial integrity, demonstrate competence and uphold professionalism while selecting secretaries within the administration.

How has the interim government fared so far?

The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.

41st BCS police cadre: 100 candidates facing fresh verification

The interim government is re-verifying the background of 100 individuals who passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service examinations and were recommended for police cadre jobs.

2 months of interim govt: Hopes still persist

The interim government had taken oath two months ago with overwhelming public support and amid almost equally unrealistic expectations.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Budget support: Govt hunts for $8b from IMF, other lenders

The government is seeking as much as $8 billion in budget support by December from the development partners, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to pay back foreign liabilities and boost foreign exchange reserves.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Govt issues gazette lifting ban on Jamaat, Shibir

The decision will come into effect immediately

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Ban on Jamaat-Shibir may be lifted tomorrow: party lawyers

Jamaat was banned by the Awami League government on August 1

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Govt to give no quarter for black money

The interim government will not leave any scope for generating black money and the Bangladesh Bank is already working to bring money siphoned off abroad back into the country, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Timing of election a political decision: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said the timing of the election is a political decision and people will decide how long this interim govern will remain in power

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Yunus to address nation at 7:30pm today

Interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today, said the press wing of the Chief Adviser's Office

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

'Can't talk about future without reference to what AL has done'

Asif Nazrul tells Star in an exclusive interview

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Govt transfers 25 DCs in one go

Amid lobbying by deputy commissioners seeking transfer from their once desired post, the interim government yesterday transferred 25 of them.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

AL govt leaves behind $156 billion debt

When Sheikh Hasina returned to power in 2008, Bangladesh’s total debt was just $33.66 billion. When she fled amid an unprecedented student-led uprising on August 5, she left behind a burden of $156 billion in local and foreign loans for the country to carry.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

CPD calls for phasing out inefficient power plants

The Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday urged the interim government to phase out all inefficient power plants as early as possible.