interim government

Challenging the Fifteenth Amendment through legal doctrine

As with questions of constitutionality and legitimacy, the tenure of the current government has sparked ongoing debate

Why reforming the NHRC as per the Paris Principles matters

NHRC staff now see a light of hope to make the organisation stronger and credible at home and abroad.

BNP to avoid showdown with govt for now

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh

There is an urgent need for an announcement on a deadline for the election.

Opinion / The price of unchecked protest politics

Under the guise of “mob justice,” various groups, including students, have taken the law into their own hands.

Rizvi accuses interim govt of stalling election

Rizvi also alleged that authorities were using "muscle power" to prevent Ishraque from being Mayor

Anu Muhammad questions interim govt sincerity

Hints at foreign corporate grip

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

Country's democratic transition may suffer if doubt arise over govt's impartiality: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that if the impartiality of the interim government comes into question and public trust in its activities is shaken, the path to democracy could face serious obstacles

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Business community's voice needed in the interim government

It is necessary for keeping the wheels of growth running and attracting foreign investment in the new Bangladesh.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

'Received 1,700 WhatsApp messages since taking charge'

Says Financial Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, highlighting flood of complaints and challenges

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

True reform starts from within

Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

US plans talks on economy with Yunus, FT says

The United States is set to launch economic talks this week with Bangladesh's interim government, including its leader, Muhammad Yunus, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

What politics for the new generation should look like

Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Restoring power to the people: A step towards a fair energy pricing system

For nearly two years, Bangladeshi consumers have suffered under an executive system that gave the government unchecked power to set energy prices without their input.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Maqsoodul Haque fears ‘cultural collapse’, urges government to support cultural advancement

Maqsoodul Haque has been passionately urging the interim government to grant official recognition to band music and promote cultural growth in the country.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Yunus to sit with all govt secretaries

Prof Muhammad Yunus will sit for a meeting with all secretaries of the government on Wednesday

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility

Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.