interim government
What the media opinion survey tells us
Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.
17 February 2025, 02:00 AM
National unity alone can ensure stability and desired reforms
The previous government left the country’s economy and governance system in a fragile state.
16 February 2025, 05:00 AM
The honeymoon period of the interim government is over
What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Chaos is a ladder
Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.
10 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Why consolidation is crucial for Bangladesh’s banking future
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in India stands at around 3 percent, while in Bangladesh, it has skyrocketed to a staggering 13 percent.
9 February 2025, 07:00 AM
For stability, holding the national election should be prioritised
The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
30 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Rift with uprising leaders: BNP to continue pushing for govt neutrality
While the BNP has been pressing for national elections for months, it has avoided conflicts with student leaders and the interim government.
24 January 2025, 19:10 PM
65pc people want local polls before nat’l election
Sixty-five percent of the people favour local government elections before the next national polls under the interim government, a Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics study has found
18 January 2025, 18:25 PM
Interim govt an outcome of country's unity: Yunus
CA urges political parties to extend support at all-party meeting on July uprising proclamation
16 January 2025, 12:19 PM
HC rejects writ petition challenging formation of interim govt
The High Court today summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the formation and oath of Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government under the Supreme Court opinion which was delivered following the president's reference
13 January 2025, 09:53 AM
'An honest, patriotic political leadership can transform the nation'
Prof Syed Munir Khasru, who heads the Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
4 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Gap widening between BNP, interim govt
Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.
1 January 2025, 18:30 PM
Govt to consult with all parties before reforms
The interim government will not make unilateral decisions on the reform commissions’ reports but will finalise decisions through consultations with all political parties, said Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday.
27 December 2024, 20:45 PM
Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable
Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
19 December 2024, 18:15 PM
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.
16 November 2024, 02:00 AM
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.
10 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness
The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.
24 October 2024, 06:00 AM
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.
22 October 2024, 09:00 AM
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.
1 October 2024, 01:01 AM
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.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM