The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

Sound governance is a challenging task. People now have high expectations. Therefore, they look to elected leaders to create and sustain development of the economy, infrastructure, environment, and public utility services.

The High Court today declared unconstitutional Section 33 of the Upazila Parishad Act that allowed upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) to perform duties as chief executive officer of the upazila.