Extending tenure of interim government

The interim government is currently focused on overhauling the entire system. As time progresses, the extent of the irregularities plaguing our state-owned institutions is becoming increasingly apparent. Addressing these issues is a lengthy process. Recently, people from various sectors have taken to the streets, demanding redress for the injustices they have endured over the past 15 years. While their actions are understandable, they are unfortunately interfering with the interim government's daily functions.

Our advisors are putting in extra hours to restore order and stabilise the faltering economy. The key uncertainty remains whether the new government, once elected, will continue with the reforms or gradually revert to an authoritarian way.

So, it would be unwise to hastily call elections which could take the nation back to the old days of flawed democracy and state oppression once again.

Rafid Alam

MPM, DU

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