https://www.scmp.com/rss/522133/feed The latest news and top stories on Bangladesh’s interim government. A transitional administration based in Bangladesh, the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, was formed on 8 August 2024 following widespread student-led protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Its primary mission is to manage state affairs, restore law and order, implement fundamental reforms and pave the way for free fair national elections. Facing significant economic challenges... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Liu Zongyi Liu Zongyi On February 12, Bangladesh held its first official general election since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Compared with previous elections marred by violence and turmoil, this one was relatively calm. Although there were scattered allegations of irregularities, international observers generally praised it as one of the most transparent elections in Bangladesh’s history. With voter turnout at nearly 60 per cent, the Bangladeshi people showed strong enthusiasm for change through... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343612/how-bnps-bangladesh-election-victory-will-shape-policy-trends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343612/how-bnps-bangladesh-election-victory-will-shape-policy-trends?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:30:08 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji When a Bangladesh air force jet slammed into a school on July 21, killing 31 people, India was the first country to respond – dispatching a team of specialist doctors, nurses and emergency medical equipment. Their swift arrival earned public praise from the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, and sparked cautious optimism that a thaw may be possible after months of strained ties between the neighbours. “These teams have come not just with their skills, but with their... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3320415/will-bangladesh-veer-its-india-china-middle-path?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3320415/will-bangladesh-veer-its-india-china-middle-path?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:30:08 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji A proposed 35 per cent US tariff on Bangladesh’s goods could devastate its garment industry and eliminate millions of jobs, observers say, as Dhaka scrambles to avert the looming trade blow. Experts warn the tariff could cripple Bangladesh’s export competitiveness and fuel social unrest just as its interim government prepares for a crucial general election. While Dhaka has made efforts to secure concessions from Washington, analysts are sceptical it can avoid the tariff. Bangladesh’s ready-made... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3319289/millions-jobs-risk-35-us-tariff-threatens-bangladeshs-garment-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3319289/millions-jobs-risk-35-us-tariff-threatens-bangladeshs-garment-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:21:49 +0000