interim government

Bangladesh Interim Government’s 100-day Journey: Bridging immediate needs with long-term vision

Bangladesh’s interim government (IG) has taken critical steps towards stabilising the country and signalling a new direction.

How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt

It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.

Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery

The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.

Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora

There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.

Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.

‘I’ll stand beside him, come what may’

Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has vowed to back the country’s interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus “come what may” to help it complete key reforms so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader

Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Revolution to reform: The long and arduous path to lasting democratic change

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

This freedom has to reach every home: Yunus

Nobel laureate set to take charge of new interim government three days after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

President dissolves parliament

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today dissolved the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Dr Yunus agreed to be the chief adviser of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government as its chief adviser. .A reliable source confirmed the information to The Daily Star. .“When I was contacted on behalf of the students, I didn’t agree at first. I told them I have a lot of work to finis

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

'Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt'

Yunus has given his consent, say Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement organisers on the morning after Hasina's ouster

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role

The United States called yesterday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the military for forming an interim government instead of cracking down further on protesters

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

President urges all to protect lives and properties

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked all including the army to normalise the law and order situation in the country

August 5, 2024
August 5, 2024

PM resigned, interim govt to be formed: Army chief

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and an interim government will be formed to run the country, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said

August 4, 2024
August 4, 2024

University Teachers’ Network proposes outline to form interim government

Resignation and democratic transition possible in a few steps, says Anu Mohammad

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

The EC can't ignore low voter turnout

Absence of main opposition remains the biggest challenge