A robust democracy never emerges out of broken institutions.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that some recent incidents, including former president Abdul Hamid’s departure from the country, are raising doubts among people about the interim government’s ability to fulfil its responsibilities.
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
It may be noted that a minister cannot disown the stance of his ministry with regard to important policy or executive decisions.
There is a public perception that the interim government is intentionally delaying the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
While evaluating his first 100 days in office, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul rated himself four out of 10.
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.
The interim government is seeking out individuals who maintain financial integrity, demonstrate competence and uphold professionalism while selecting secretaries within the administration.
The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.
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.
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.
Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Sakhawat Hossain asked Awami League to reorganise the party and take part in the next election.
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
He also apologised for his comment yesterday about shutting down media outlets engaging in sycophancy.
The interim government yesterday decided that all contractual appointments of the administration will be terminated in phases.
Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hussain today said members of the police force cannot be used as killers or henchmen anymore
Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar and Supradeep Chakma will take oath today as the advisers of the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus
We need the support of our friends, now more than ever
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.
