interim government

Gun licences for candidates?

It signals the state’s failure, not people's safety

‘You opposed the Liberation War, don’t oppose election now’

Fakhrul urges Jamaat to 'respect people's will'; blames interim govt for deepening political crisis

Opinion / The interim government’s troubling continuity

The interim government seems more focused on areas where it should not be undertaking any initiatives.

Reaction / Strong on condemnation, weak on action

In 13 months, the government has issued at least 13 condemnations. That's one per month.

We will hand over power to people thru free, fair polls

The interim government is working hard to hold a free, fair, and transparent election in February next year so that power is handed over to the people, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said.

Symbolism isn’t enough: What Bangladesh can and must do now

One of the biggest failures, several observers agreed, was the IG’s inability to deliver a clear, timely, and actionable agenda.

Democratising the economy for all

What the economy needs more than emergency repair is democratisation.

Where are the jobs, where is the justice?

The powerful waves of the July uprising swept through Bangladesh, igniting hopes for a better future and demanding justice, employment, and dignity for the masses.

Fascist forces waiting on govt slip-up

Any wrong decision by the government could allow fascist forces to be rehabilitated into politics and put the country’s democratic journey at serious risk, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

Democratising the economy for all

What the economy needs more than emergency repair is democratisation.

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

Where are the jobs, where is the justice?

The powerful waves of the July uprising swept through Bangladesh, igniting hopes for a better future and demanding justice, employment, and dignity for the masses.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Fascist forces waiting on govt slip-up

Any wrong decision by the government could allow fascist forces to be rehabilitated into politics and put the country’s democratic journey at serious risk, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

Sohag's murder was not an anomaly, it was a warning

The way the interim government is handling law and order raises serious concerns.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Challenging the Fifteenth Amendment through legal doctrine

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

July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025

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.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

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.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh

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

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

The price of unchecked protest politics

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

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025

Rizvi accuses interim govt of stalling election

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