July 2024 is one of the pivotal moments in Bangladesh’s history. What started as a student-led protest demanding reform in the quota system for government jobs rapidly grew into a nationwide uprising, culminating in a change of government.

The UNDP has been present in Bangladesh since its independence, and our work has evolved alongside the country’s needs.

Once the elected government decides to adopt a particular reform or set of reforms, they will need to operationalise this through legislation.

The path forward requires not only outrage but reform: structural, cultural, and legal.

François Valérian, chair of Transparency International, has said that Bangladesh cannot sustain reforms or fight abuse of power “in a climate of violence, harassment and threats against journalists and civil society activists.”

Chairmen and members of several reform commissions yesterday voiced frustration over the lack of visible progress, more than a year after the interim government took office.

This is the final instalment in a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

This is the first instalment of a three-part series based on a foresight analysis centred on Bangladesh’s transition.

Govt must provide more clarity regarding election, reform, and trial.

The interim government seems either unwilling or unable to unite the parties around vital reforms.

While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.

Political parties must reach a consensus on election timing, reforms