President feels ‘insulted’ by actions of the Yunus government, wants to step down after the election
President Md. Shahabuddin wants to step down from his position after the upcoming parliamentary elections in February. He disclosed this plan on Thursday, according to a report by the news agency Reuters. He said he feels insulted by the actions of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Bangladesh Faces Unease Ahead of Parliamentary Polls
As Bangladesh moves closer to the national parliamentary election, an invisible but steady sense of unease has surfaced among the public. Citizens want to register as voters, but at the same time they are fearful—“Will I become a target of mobs while going to vote?”—the answer to this question is still uncertain.
A ‘festival’ of extrajudicial killings and custodial deaths in Bangladesh under the interim government
On International Human Rights Day, Bangladesh’s human rights situation has once again come under severe criticism. According to human rights activists, during the 16 months of responsibility under the interim government, there has not been any visible improvement in the human rights situation in Bangladesh; in some cases, it has even deteriorated further.
Human rights lawyers condemn the trial process against Sheikh Hasina and Tulip
International human rights lawyers have strongly criticised and condemned the judicial process that led to the sentencing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq.
Export slump continues for 5 months, earnings drop again in November
In the last four months of the current fiscal year, the country’s economy has witnessed a downward trend in export earnings.
Even after a year, the advisers’ income and asset statements have not been published
There was an opportunity for the Muhammad Yunus–led government, which came to power through a movement, to set an example of transparency and accountability.
Laldiya Terminal Agreement: Government Fails the Test of Transparency
The rushed 30-year Laldiya Container Terminal deal with APM Terminals has raised serious concerns over transparency, accountability, and political oversight, as Bangladesh’s interim government finalizes an unsolicited agreement without public disclosure or broader consultation.
International Aid Below 50%, No Response to Interim Government
International aid for Rohingya refugees has fallen below 50% of the required amount, creating a deep humanitarian crisis as appeals from Bangladesh’s interim government go unanswered.
Muhammad Yunus Has Aligned Himself Not With the People, but With International Powers: Farhad Mazhar
Poet, researcher, and theorist Farhad Mazhar has alleged that although Muhammad Yunus came to power as a result of the July Movement, he has “colluded” with the military and international forces instead of standing with the people. He claims that in the political reality after July, the activities of the Yunus government are not aligned with public expectations and have pushed the country toward further instability.
Human Rights Abuses Continue Unabated Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government
The collapse of the Awami League government in August 2024 marked a decisive turning point in Bangladesh’s contemporary political landscape. A nationwide uprising—fueled by frustration over inequality, corruption, and the abuse of state power—swept the long-standing regime from office and ushered in an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Expectations soared that this transition would usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.