interim government bangladesh

It’s time for this govt to declare its exit plan: Debapriya

Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday said the time has come for the interim government to announce its exit strategy, clearly outlining what it hopes to achieve before leaving office and what it will leave behind for the next administration.

Why fundamental reforms should precede elections

A robust democracy never emerges out of broken institutions.

Doubts growing over govt’s ability to govern: Tarique

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.

DUCSU election will usher in student unity

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.

Collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability

It may be noted that a minister cannot disown the stance of his ministry with regard to important policy or executive decisions.

People believe govt delaying polls on purpose

There is a public perception that the interim government is intentionally delaying the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

I would rate myself 4 out of 10: Law Adviser Asif Nazrul

While evaluating his first 100 days in office, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul rated himself four out of 10.

Govt seeks solution to stubborn inflation

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.

Govt sets four criteria for selecting secretaries

The interim government is seeking out individuals who maintain financial integrity, demonstrate competence and uphold professionalism while selecting secretaries within the administration.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

I would rate myself 4 out of 10: Law Adviser Asif Nazrul

While evaluating his first 100 days in office, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul rated himself four out of 10.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Govt seeks solution to stubborn inflation

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.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Govt sets four criteria for selecting secretaries

The interim government is seeking out individuals who maintain financial integrity, demonstrate competence and uphold professionalism while selecting secretaries within the administration.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

How has the interim government fared so far?

The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

41st BCS police cadre: 100 candidates facing fresh verification

The interim government is re-verifying the background of 100 individuals who passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service examinations and were recommended for police cadre jobs.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

2 months of interim govt: Hopes still persist

The interim government had taken oath two months ago with overwhelming public support and amid almost equally unrealistic expectations.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

‘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.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

A blueprint for reforms: Tackling corruption, inequality, and autocracy

The government needs to set in place irreversible principles and practices that constrain arbitrary power in the future leading to the misuse of popular consent.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

‘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.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

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.