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appoint deputy commissioners in 25 districts even though 13 days have gone by since the DCs from those districts were withdrawn.
Fakhrul to meet Yunus this afternoon
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, along with members of the party's standing committee, is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus this afternoon
All looted, illegal firearms must be surrendered in a week: Sakhawat
He also apologised for his comment yesterday about shutting down media outlets engaging in sycophancy.
All contractual appointments to be scrapped
The interim government yesterday decided that all contractual appointments of the administration will be terminated in phases.
Police can’t be used as killers, henchmen anymore: Sakhawat
Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hussain today said members of the police force cannot be used as killers or henchmen anymore
Two advisers to take oath today
Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar and Supradeep Chakma will take oath today as the advisers of the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus
Global response to Bangladesh’s transition
We need the support of our friends, now more than ever
Normalising economy is a top priority
The interim government will take action as per the law if any official is involved in any irregularity, but its immediate task is to bring normalcy to the economy, said Salehuddin Ahmed, finance and planning adviser.
Economists outline top priorities for new finance adviser
The priorities of newly appointed finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed should be to make key financial institutions functional immediately, control inflation, and present accurate data on exports, imports, GDP and important economic indicators, economists said.
Can’t talk about tenure without fixing reform agenda
Says Adviser Rizwana Hasan
Students’ reps to work with ministries
The interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus plans to engage more student representatives to assist the advisers and make efforts to immediately improve the law and order situation.