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Interim Government Restricts Foreign Travel for Officials

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Interim Government Restricts Foreign Travel for Officials Until Next Election The Chief Advisor’s Office has issued a directive instructing government officials to avoid foreign travel unless “absolutely essential” until the 13th National Parliamentary Election is held. This new circular was recently sent to all government secretaries, referencing previous circulars from the Chief Advisor’s Office regarding foreign travel and a Finance Division letter dated July 8th. Copies of the circular were also provided to the Private Secretaries of the Advisors. Reason for the Restriction The circular highlights that the instructions in…

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return to Bangladesh Election The political landscape in Bangladesh post-August 5th has shifted dramatically, leaving virtually no place for the Awami League. Many leaders of the “fallen authoritarian government” have been fugitive since last year. Given this situation, with national elections expected in February, the possibility of the Awami League’s participation appears to be near zero. However, discussions are rife in neighboring India about whether the Indian government will advise the interim government of Bangladesh to include the Awami League—historically India’s biggest ally…

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Political Divisions Over Referendum

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Political Divisions Over Referendum and July Charter Implementation Spark Public Anxiety in Bangladesh Fourteen months after the bloody July Uprising, the public’s dream of building a new nation—based on reforms, political reconciliation, and democratic stability under the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus—is facing severe challenges. Instead of prioritizing public expectations, political parties are entrenched in disputes over the implementation of the July Charter and the mechanism for a referendum, causing widespread frustration and anxiety among citizens. Many citizens feel that the rigid, uncompromising positions taken by…

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No Scope for Corruption

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No Scope for Corruption”: Religious Affairs Advisor Vows Transparency and Action Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain, Advisor to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, has asserted that there is “no scope for corruption” within his ministry. While acknowledging the challenges, he stated that his administration is working hard to establish transparency. The Advisor made these comments today (Friday) while speaking to journalists after attending an event at Panchagarh Darul Uloom Madinatul Islam Madrasa. Dr. Khalid Hossain stated: “The mess accumulated over 15 years cannot be cleaned up in 15 months. However, I…

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