Bangladesh Political Crisis

January 10, 2025 11:36 AM

Bangladesh: July proclamation postpone due to lack of ‘political consensus’

In Bangladesh, the declaration of the July Revolution may not be made on January 15 as was planned since additional time is needed to reach broader consensus, said Mahfuj Alam, adviser of the interim government at a media briefing on Thursday. He also said the interim government will not declare the July proclamation, while it is only facilitating the formation of the proclamation. He said the proclamation of the July Revolution would be made after reaching a "broader consensus" in cons...

Yunus’s speech lacks roadmap for transition to democracy: BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday voiced frustration that the Head of Interim Government of Bangladesh Prof. Mohammad Yunus' address to the nation lacked a roadmap for transition to democracy. Speaking at a discussion, he hoped that the interim government will soon engage in talks with political parties to make a decision on the national election and state reforms, reports a private news agency United News of Bangladesh (UNB). Fakhrul sa...