interim government

Country's democratic transition may suffer if doubt arise over govt's impartiality: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that if the impartiality of the interim government comes into question and public trust in its activities is shaken, the path to democracy could face serious obstacles

Interim govt overstepping elected govt’s role

BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday questioned why the interim government’s structure and activities were expanding further.

Yunus keeps the flickering flame of hope alive

The interview was not about dissecting Bangladesh’s political culture. It was about sending a message—Bangladesh is breaking free from its past.

‘Govt may not be sincere in holding polls’

The BNP has expressed doubts about the interim government’s sincerity in holding the next national election.

What the media opinion survey tells us

Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.

National unity alone can ensure stability and desired reforms

The previous government left the country’s economy and governance system in a fragile state.

Opinion / 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.

Chaos is a ladder

Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.

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.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

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.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

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

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Interim govt an outcome of country's unity: Yunus

CA urges political parties to extend support at all-party meeting on July uprising proclamation

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

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

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

'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.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

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.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

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.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

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.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

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.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

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.