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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A survey on 2,363 people has found that 81 percent want the interim government to stay until the reforms are done.

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.

The interim government has decided to form six commissions to reform the judiciary, election system, administration, police, Anti-Corruption Commission, and the constitution, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in his address to the nation yesterday.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today

Noted economist Anu Muhammad yesterday said none of the demands of protesting workers have  been given proper attention by the interim government.

A month ago, as Bangladesh teetered on the brink of chaos after the downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus returned home to steer the nation through political turbulences.

Tanim Ahmed delves into the key events that defined August in Bangladesh.

A US delegation is scheduled to visit Dhaka in middle of September to discuss cooperation with the newly formed interim government