Yunus’s 559-Day Administration Passed Amid Extreme Chaos
From 8 August 2024 to 17 February 2026 after a continuous 559 days in power the interim government led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus stepped down. Throughout the entire tenure, the administration was marked by widespread grievances and irregularities. According to concerned officials, since independence, Bangladesh has never witnessed such a chaotic state within its administration.
Questions Raised Over Unusual Turnout Data in Kurigram-1 Polling Centre
Concerns have emerged over voting data from a polling centre in Kurigram-1 constituency, where official figures reportedly show 100 percent voter turnout, prompting debate over the credibility and transparency of the election process.
Tarique Rahman Forms 49-Member Cabinet After BNP Victory in 13th Parliamentary Election
Following the victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to form a 49-member cabinet comprising 25 ministers and 24 state ministers.
37 Eminent Citizens Call for Effective Measures to Curb Post-Election Violence
Thirty-seven distinguished citizens of the country have expressed deep concern over incidents of post-election violence in various districts and have called for immediate and effective measures to prevent further unrest. On behalf of civil society, they made this appeal to the Election Commission, the government, and all political parties.
Election and Referendum Were ‘Severely Flawed,’ Claim 551 Professionals
A total of 551 distinguished citizens from various professions have demanded the cancellation of the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum held on 12 February, claiming that the election was seriously flawed. They called for a fresh election under a neutral caretaker government.
79.46% MPs in 13th Parliament Are Millionaires; Major Parties Lead in Spending Limit Violations
The 13th National Parliament has effectively been formed with a dominance of wealthy representatives, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The organisation’s observations show that 79.46 percent of the newly elected Members of Parliament are millionaires, amounting to 236 individuals. Among them, 13 are worth over one hundred crore taka. This calculation is based on the declared current value of movable and immovable assets.
21.4% Ballot Fraud Detected; Questions Remain Over Inclusiveness of Awami League-Free Election
Although the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election was described as “acceptable in terms of fairness and competitiveness,” the question of how “inclusive” the election was, given the exclusion of the Awami League, may become more pronounced, said Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
‘7 Killed, 350 Injured’ in Post-Election Violence Across the Country
Since the announcement of the 13th Parliamentary election results, the Human Rights and Culture Foundation (MSF) has reported incidents of violence in at least 26 districts across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Incoming Government Must Safeguard Press Freedom, CPJ Says
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Bangladesh’s incoming government to uphold constitutional guarantees of press freedom and take immediate measures to protect journalists.
Dragged and Burned: Bangladesh Garment Worker Lynched, Shocking the World
A BBC report has detailed the brutal killing of 28-year-old garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched and burned by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on 18 December after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.