Chief Advisor
Dr. Yunus’s Speech: Lofty vision or recycled reassurance?
One year after the July Uprising, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus delivered a speech to the nation outlining an ambitious vision for the country’s future. At first glance, it might appear that this government genuinely intends to bring about change. However, as the colorful narrative of hope unfolded, it also triggered a sense of déjà vu—we’ve heard these promises before. Different governments, different faces, and different regimes have repeatedly assured the people of new beginnings, only to abandon those very beginnings when it no longer served their interests. Rooted in that collective experience, the people today listen not with hope, but with skepticism. The question naturally arises: Is this yet another version of the old game, only with a new spokesperson?
Injured protesters return to hospital at Hasnat Abdullah’s request
The injured from the July-August anti-discrimination movement left the Jamuna front near the Chief Advisor's residence and returned to the hospital. Around 2:00 am on February 3, they were seen leaving the main gate of Jamuna at the request of Hasnat Abdullah, the convenor of the anti-discrimination student movement.
Bangladesh’s high growth under Sheikh Hasina was fake: Dr Yunus
Dr Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, said that Bangladesh's high growth under ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was "fake." He made the remark in in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss Alpine resort.
Form Special Prosecution to take action against those involved
Form Special Prosecution to take action against those involved
Digitalization will fail, unless...
If there is anything everyone supports, it’s digitalization of government. It’s seen as the panacea for all our ills: tax avoidance, corruption, inefficient agriculture, ...You name a problem, that is the answer, or at least part of the answer. We’ve been trying for over two decades but with meager returns.
Ease public suffering
Since the mass uprising on August 5, it has become a habit for students and the public to block roads over various demands. Over the past two and a half months, we've witnessed numerous instances of road blockades in Dhaka for these demands. While we understand the rationale behind these protests and often express sympathy and solidarity with the causes, protesters must also remember that Dhaka is already a notoriously congested city. Prolonged road blockades can severely disrupt daily life for its residents
Chief advisor stresses national unity for state reforms
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the vital need for national unity to implement necessary reforms and repair the state.
'Expedite visas for journalists who want to visit Bangladesh'
The interim government of Bangladesh has asked all missions abroad to expedite visa approvals for any journalists who want to visit Bangladesh.
5 more advisers to join interim government
The size of the advisory council of the interim government headed by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus is being increased.
Yunus sets ensuring human rights, freedom of speech as primary goal
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (August 13) has said that the primary goal of the interim government is ensuring human rights and freedom of speech for all.