Prof Syed Munir Khasru, who heads the Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.

The interim government will not make unilateral decisions on the reform commissions’ reports but will finalise decisions through consultations with all political parties, said Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday.

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

Bangladesh’s interim government (IG) has taken critical steps towards stabilising the country and signalling a new direction.

It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.

The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.

There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.

Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has vowed to back the country’s interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus “come what may” to help it complete key reforms so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.

"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said

The oppressive system was maintained with impunity by the state machinery and bureaucracy.

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”

Innovision Consulting conducted a public opinion poll to assess who people will vote for if a general election were held now.

How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?

It is necessary for keeping the wheels of growth running and attracting foreign investment in the new Bangladesh.

Says Financial Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, highlighting flood of complaints and challenges