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

Eminent economist Prof Rehman Sobhan yesterday said the interim government will face challenges in implementing most of the reforms, as it promises to transfer power to an elected government within a reasonable time, possibly in 18 months to two years.

Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners

He said the election train has started its journey and will not stop

The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.

Various discussions and debates are going on in various fields including social media about the three newly appointed advisers

Around 100 students gathered at the Raju Memorial Sculpture at 4:00pm, voicing strong opposition and demanding transparency from the administration.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Dhaka University students will stage a joint protest today at 4:00pm against the recent appointments made by the interim government.

Sarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, yesterday strongly criticised the selection of new advisers saying even the lackeys of the fallen government are getting berths in the council of advisers of interim government

Sk Bashir Uddin gets commerce, textile ministries; Farooki gets cultural affairs ministry

Stating that the government should not make any hasty decisions regarding constitutional matters, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon all to maintain national unity at any cost to resist any plot by the evil quarters.

Murder charge against ZI Khan Panna seems designed to harass him

The interim government will bar the Awami League and the like-minded  parties from participating in political activities, said the chief adviser’s office yesterday.

The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.

Having weathered a very difficult 15 years as de facto opposition, the BNP now wants only the essential reforms done to ensure free and fair polls.

Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.

Two months ago, as Professor Muhammad Yunus waded into Bangladesh’s unprecedented political turmoil, he inherited economic chaos by default.