Bangladesh interim government

Political parties want road map to polls

Leaders of major political parties yesterday asked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for a road map to reforms and the next general election.
5 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP's meet with interim govt: Roadmap for polls sought

The party also places several demands to Yunus, including removal of 'one or two' members of interim govt, removal of 'partisan judges'
5 October 2024, 08:26 AM

Civil admin issues must be resolved fast

Govt needs to act firmly but judiciously to restore order
2 October 2024, 05:00 AM

Reforms vital before the election is held

No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now
26 September 2024, 14:00 PM

Eager to work with Prof Yunus-led interim government: US

The United States has trashed the speculation on US involvement in the recent student-led anti-government protests in Bangladesh
10 September 2024, 04:21 AM

An education memorandum

The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.
10 September 2024, 02:00 AM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser

The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.
5 September 2024, 18:30 PM

The alterations we need in our Election Commission

Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
1 September 2024, 06:00 AM

Councillor crisis must not affect essential services

Dhaka ward councillor offices provide 14 types of services
30 August 2024, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh’s path to principled governance

Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).
26 August 2024, 05:00 AM

How will Bangladesh-China relations shape up?

The interim government must talk about jobs, industrialisation and the partnership with China
22 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Govt must restore discipline in civil administration

Stability is vital to keep public offices running smoothly
20 August 2024, 04:30 AM

Absconding mayors have created a crisis, but also an opportunity

Public service must be the only priority of newly installed CEOs
17 August 2024, 06:00 AM

Freedom of the press must be protected

Recent events show the past may come back to haunt if we are not careful
16 August 2024, 15:00 PM

The legality of the interim government

Analysis from constitutional and international legal perspectives
15 August 2024, 13:00 PM

Why a political consensus on reforms is necessary

The country needs a new political settlement among the key actors, currently critically important in Bangladesh’s politics.
13 August 2024, 02:00 AM

The fall of a dictator should not give rise to another

The blood and sacrifice of hundreds of people freed Bangladesh from the tyrannical leadership of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
12 August 2024, 04:00 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

The opportunity to reform Bangladesh must not be wasted

We Bangladeshis have a special strength, which enables us to form mass uprisings and put up resistance.
9 August 2024, 02:00 AM

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.
7 August 2024, 13:40 PM