interim government
Conflict looms without consensus on elections
It was agreed that the interim government would run the country based on discussions and consensus with various political parties and relevant stakeholders; however, as time passes, disagreements between the government and different political parties are increasing. Even on the crucial issue of state reforms, consensus has not been established. Several commissions formed for reform have submitted their proposals, but there seems to be little interest in them within the political arena. Some political parties have even raised the demand for national elections to be held by July-August. This has created a sense of hesitation within the government as well. After assuming office, the interim government strongly stated that elections would only be held after the necessary reforms, but given the changed situation, the government appears to be becoming more flexible about holding elections.
Writ challenging validity of interim government rejected
The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the oath-taking of the interim government after taking permission of the Supreme Court under Article 106 of the constitution.
Textbooks must reach to students quickly
The new academic year begins for students with the distribution of free textbooks on the first day of the year. Receiving new books on the first day of the year feels like a celebration to the students. The scent of new books not only marks the beginning of a new year but also a new chapter in their lives. The tradition of handing out textbooks to students on the first day of the year started in 2010, but this year, students did not receive their books on that day. It has been reported that primary and secondary school students may receive a few books by January 5, while others will get their books by January 20. However, they will have to wait until February to receive all the books.
Why the White Paper failed to make an impact
The interim government has set up several reform committees. One such committee, formed to review the economy left behind by the ‘autocrat’, recently published a white paper. During a press conference, the committee provided an explanation of the data and findings in the white paper. From the statements of the committee’s head, Debapriya Bhattacharya, it becomes clear that during the previous government's tenure, "crony capitalism" led to the creation of "corrupt systems", involving politicians, military and civilian bureaucrats, and the judiciary. The white paper claims that in the last 15 years, $234 billion was illegally siphoned out of Bangladesh through 28 different methods of corruption. However, the white paper did not attempt to identify the corrupt individuals, as it states its job is not to catch the thieves but to describe the methods of theft. Thus, the white paper only attempted to investigate the process of theft. According to Debapriya Bhattacharya, identifying the individuals or institutions involved in corruption would require appealing to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) or the Intelligence Unit of the central bank.
Interim government has not come to work on foreign policy
Interim government has not come to work on foreign policy
More people die in road accidents than in many wars
More people die in road accidents than in many wars
Can lending to weak banks restore customer confidence?
Can lending to weak banks restore customer confidence?
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
Form Special Prosecution to take action against those involved
Form Special Prosecution to take action against those involved
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