interim government

Dr Yunus’s address and the path forward

Must work together for democracy and reforms
27 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Reforms needed in political parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh

The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.
25 August 2024, 10:22 AM

Raihan Rafi opens up about ‘Omimangshito’ release

The Bangladesh Film Censorship Board (BFCB) halted the screening of Raihan Rafi’s film "Omimangshito" on OTT platform iScreen, citing concerns that it was unsuitable for public viewing. 
19 August 2024, 10:46 AM

Let’s hold a three-point referendum

Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.
19 August 2024, 09:00 AM

Serious without suits: The new trend to follow

Call me the lord of useless things but it is indeed with peculiar curiosity I notice some of the student leaders in casual wear, even on the most formal of occasions. I will remember these the next time I am invited to any black tie event!
17 August 2024, 08:54 AM

Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities

Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?
17 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Mob justice goes against the spirit of the student movement

In a true democracy, criticism should not be equated with betrayal, but embraced as a necessary part of the discourse.
16 August 2024, 13:00 PM

Are we ready for Bangladesh 2.0?

No one is safe until all can participate and enjoy their entitlements.
15 August 2024, 05:12 AM

The tall task of fixing Bangladesh

Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.
13 August 2024, 08:41 AM

The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn

For three days we were a state without a government.
13 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Can the government govern itself?

The problem with parties in Bangladesh is that their activism relies on backward-looking and person-centric politics and revolves around a single leader.
12 August 2024, 02:00 AM

How the new leadership can best utilise this fresh start

Not many nations have the opportunity to make a fresh start in the right direction, such as Bangladesh does today.
11 August 2024, 03:00 AM

A pathway to transformative governance

The selection, prioritisation and delivery of those reforms will determine whether this moment in our country’s history is a new dawn or a false one.
10 August 2024, 13:00 PM

From students to youngest-ever advisers

The dramatic rise of Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud
8 August 2024, 19:47 PM

Revolution to reform: The long and arduous path to lasting democratic change

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.
8 August 2024, 10:30 AM

This freedom has to reach every home: Yunus

Nobel laureate set to take charge of new interim government three days after Sheikh Hasina's ouster
8 August 2024, 08:15 AM

President dissolves parliament

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today dissolved the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election
6 August 2024, 09:22 AM

Dr Yunus agreed to be the chief adviser of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government as its chief adviser. .A reliable source confirmed the information to The Daily Star. .“When I was contacted on behalf of the students, I didn’t agree at first. I told them I have a lot of work to finis
6 August 2024, 06:40 AM

'Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt'

Yunus has given his consent, say Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement organisers on the morning after Hasina's ouster
5 August 2024, 23:44 PM

US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role

The United States called yesterday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the military for forming an interim government instead of cracking down further on protesters
5 August 2024, 20:43 PM