The United States has said that it welcomes measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all citizens.
It has been seven months since the interim government took office. During this time, the caretaker administration has been working to revive the political process and strengthen state institutions. Meanwhile, participants in the July uprising have floated a new political party.
Building consensus on key reform proposals is the main challenge
Government must plan ahead to tackle sudden shocks
Operation Devil Hunt must be part of a broader strategy to restore order
Many citizens feel unprotected and vulnerable since law enforcement agencies have not been able to regain control
Everyone must respect the rule of law
The coming months will be crucial for the interim government.
The interim government is bound to fail as it does not have the spirit of the July uprising in it, said columnist and writer Farhad Mazhar yesterday.
Nahid Islam, adviser to the interim government, spoke with The Daily Star on the nation's key challenges and the way forward.
Government lacks urgency and focus in crisis response
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
The nine-member Constitutional Reform Commission, headed by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended significant changes to our current constitution.
Submission of four commission reports brings momentum in reform process
The BNP wants the national election by the middle of this year and local government polls afterwards.
The reform vs election debate is unfortunate
If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.
What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.
Post-revolution challenges and the new generation’s role in shaping our future
