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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Elections in Bangladesh announced, but justice and reforms remain centre stage
The biggest takeaway from the televised pre-Eid speech of Muhammad Yunus must have been a concrete timeframe for when Bangladesh will hold elections. Bangladesh's 10-month-old transitional government — constituted after the July Monsoon Revolution last year — has decided to hold general elections in the first half of April 2026, thereby paving the way for a democratic transition. As we understand, the country's reconstituted Election Commission will announce a specific polling date and roadmap in the run-up to the polls. The announcement has definitely rekindled hope that over 120 million voters will finally be able to exercise their right to vote after years, following sham elections under the now-deposed Sheikh Hasina. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which had ruled the country four times earlier and sees the current tide in its favour to make it five, is not happy with the election timeline offered by the transitional government. It still insists on holding the election by the end of this year (December 2025). Other key political stakeholders are somewhat content with the April 2026 timeline. But the biggest question on the minds of the average Bangladeshi now is: Was the July Revolution only about holding an election? Or was it something more than that? Wasn't it an aspiration to live in a Bangladesh where rules are justice-based and critical democratic reform agendas are rightly pushed through? In fact, Yunus rightly tried to address those concerns, reflecting on issues that go beyond the immediate agenda of holding an election. If not more, he is equally interested in seizing this post-July Revolution window of opportunity to push through critical reforms that would have lasting impacts on the country's future democratic adherence. Through his latest speech addressing the nation, his transitional government made it unequivocally clear that it would ensure justice for enforced disappearances and the suppression of dissent during Hasina's rule. It is to the credit of the Yunus-led government that it has largely managed to enjoy public trust in its resolve to focus on three things before transferring power to an elected government. These, essentially, are justice, reforms, and elections. The Yunus-led transitional government has the mandate of thousands of young revolutionaries who either sacrificed their lives or endured the brutal force unleashed by the regime during July–August last year. The injured and the comrades of those who lost their lives would not allow the transitional government to get away with merely holding an election, without advancing the causes of justice. In his address, Yunus mentioned that, so far, over 800 people have taken part in public hearings held on hundreds of incidents of enforced disappearances. Injustices, including the fabrication of cases and corruption, are all being addressed as the current government proceeds with a judicial process to try Sheikh Hasina and many of her associates for these offences. His government wants to introduce a July Declaration, imbued with the spirit and aspirations of last year's Monsoon Revolution, in which all parties would make a formal commitment that, whoever comes to power next, will endorse the minimum agreed-upon reform agendas in the first session of the new elected parliament. Yunus has also expressed his firm resolve not to leave everything to the next government, adding that the interim government has already implemented 129 reform proposals across 54 ministries. What Yunus and his team essentially want is to ensure that this reform momentum does not lose steam with the departure of the transitional government after the April 2026 election. After all, the people of Bangladesh, irrespective of party affiliations, by and large prioritise the idea of justice, reform, and elections above all else. The writer is the acting editor of the Dhaka Tribune
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Majority of Parties in Bangladesh Push for December Elections at National Consensus Commission Meet
Last Updated: During the meeting, most parties reportedly expressed their preference for holding general elections within December 2025. More than 20 political parties in Bangladesh have expressed their view that the national election should be held in December, and that the entire election process must be completed by early next year. According to sources in Dhaka, this was the dominant sentiment at Monday's National Consensus Commission meeting convened by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Professor Yunus officially launched the second round of talks with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. The key agenda items included discussions on the proclamation of the July Revolution, government reforms, and the timeline for the upcoming election. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, BNP leader Salauddin Ahmed said, 'Reform is essential, but it should not take more than a month. Most parties present today have called for elections by December. We hope the interim government will consider all aspects and take a decision accordingly." Sources in Dhaka also confirmed that Jamaat-e-Islami echoed similar views, emphasizing the need for early elections. Jamaat is also reportedly planning to raise objections over the inclusion of a Buddhist temple image on the national currency notes. From the Communist Party of Bangladesh to the BNP, almost all major political parties—except the NCP—agreed that elections should be held following key reforms. The meeting will continue on Tuesday, with all eyes now on when the official election date will be announced. The political landscape remains tense, and the nation waits eagerly for further developments. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 02, 2025, 20:51 IST
See - Sada Elbalad
21-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt, UNESCO to Establish New Water Museum
Ahmed Emam Egypt is planning to establish a new museum to commemorate the country's historical irrigation legacy, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The new museum will detail ancient and modern Egyptian civilization's relationship with water, tracing back past achievements in water management and documenting heritage structures and artifacts on the Nile River for restoration purposes. Egypt's Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources indicates that the country is requesting UNESCO to help protect ancient irrigation structures and restore important archival records, such as books, maps, reports, and photographs. Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, has directed compiling a full list of all the historical assets and buildings of the ministry. The list will be followed by descriptive details and background information to serve as the foundation for a series of documentary films showcasing Egypt's irrigation heritage. Currently, Egypt has the "Irrigation Museum" inside the city of Qanater El Khairiya in Qalyubia Governorate, inside the Nile Delta. This museum, being one of Egypt's earliest, was opened originally following the opening of the Delta Barrages in Mohamed Ali Pasha's reign in 1833. Initially holding the barrages' models, it was later shifted to a new facility and reopened in 1957 as "Museum of the Revolution" to commemorate the 1952 July Revolution. The museum was completely revamped and refurbished beginning in 2004 and reopened in November 2011. In 2020, it was officially renamed the "Irrigation Museum." The new museum has been proposed to capitalize on this heritage by offering a more comprehensive and high-tech platform for showcasing Egypt's long history of association with the Nile and its ancient water management achievements. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
