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Another reason why Yunus has to go!!

Private investment as a percentage of the gross domestic product has slumped to its lowest level in five years, stoking fears over waning business confidence and a slowdown in job creation.

https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/private-investment-sinks-five-year-low-3906091

Asked for roadmap, govt didn’t give in 10 months, now 'December it is': Mirza Fakhrul

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/asked-roadmap-govt-didnt-give-now-december-it-mirza-fakhrul-1154106?amp

"We asked for a roadmap… It's been ten months. You've spoken about everything — except a roadmap. That omission seriously calls the intentions of the Interim into question.

"As our Acting Chairman has clearly stated — December it is!" the senior BNP leader said

We wanted election roadmap from Yunus, not staged resignation: BNP's Salahuddin

We wanted elections by December. We are calling on everyone to unite in demanding a neutral government, democracy and elections, he says

The BNP wanted an election roadmap from the interim government and did not demand Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' resignation, the party's Standing Committee member Salauddin Ahmed told a packed rally today (28 May).

Speaking at the event jointly organised by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal in the capital's Nayapaltan area in front of BNP's central office, he said, "Yet he staged a resignation. We wanted elections by December. We are calling on everyone to unite in demanding a neutral government, democracy and elections.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/we-wanted-election-roadmap-yunus-not-staged-resignation-bnps-salahuddin-1154046?amp

Quite impressive photos of the turn out from this rally

BNP youth rally underway in Nayapaltan amid massive turnout

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/bnp-youth-rally-underway-nayapaltan-amid-massive-turnout-3905456

BNP youth rally turns Nayapaltan into a sea of people

BNP claimed that Tuesday’s rally drew around 1.5 million attendees, most of them young people eager to reclaim their voting rights and bring democratic reforms.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Politics/bnp-youth-rally-turns-nayapaltan-into-a-sea-of-people/160765

I’m guessing he will now be able to return home …

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, his wife Zubaida acquitted in ACC graft case

The High Court has overturned the prison sentences of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman, acquitting them in an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) case over illicit wealth.

https://bdnews24.com/politics/539805d80cee

Specific election date, coordinated reforms key to economic, political stability: CPD

To ensure political and economic stability in the country, the government now must announce a specific date for the upcoming national elections and implement coordinated reforms across key economic sectors, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

During the release of CPD's third review of Bangladesh's economy in FY2024-25 at its office in the capital today (27 May), CPD Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun stressed that without political stability, investment will stall, which in turn will hamper job creation and economic growth.

"If investments don't come, both formal and informal employment opportunities will shrink. This will lead to rising poverty and inequality – a vicious cycle," she warned.

Noting that the interim government has already completed nine months in office, Fahmida said it is now reasonable to announce a specific date for the next election – be it in December, January, February, or March.

"Uncertainty is disliked by economic players such as businesses and investors. A clear election timeline would help reduce that instability," she added.

CPD Distinguished Fellow Dr Mustafizur Rahman echoed the concerns, saying uncertainty over elections has dampened both domestic and foreign investment sentiment.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/it-time-govt-announce-specific-election-date-cpd-1152846?amp

Three BNP bodies set to hold ‘massive’ youth rally in Dhaka this afternoon

Three associate bodies of the BNP -- Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal -- will hold a ‘massive’ youth rally at Nayapaltan in the capital on Wednesday, with the participation of at least ‘1.50 million young people’.

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/politics/three-bnp-bodies-set-to-hold-massive-youth-rally-in-dhaka-this-afternoon

Prof Ali Riaz, co-chair of the consensus commission, said at a briefing at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Building yesterday that while full consensus is unlikely, discussions will continue to bridge the remaining gaps. He expressed optimism that a "National Charter" summarising areas of agreement can be finalised by July after the second round of talks, beginning by the end of May or the first week of June.

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/national-consensus-commission-breakthrough-core-reforms-3904306

Govt cancels land lease of Orion’s coal power project

So this one gets canceled, but they still have two more new plants which will be finished by 2030, that’s a lot more extra coal that they are going to need, and will not be able to afford to import!!

Currently, coal accounts for 21 per cent of the country’s total installed power generation capacity of 27,424MW.

Two more major coal-based power plants worth 1,244MW and 1,247MW are set to come online by 2030.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/265990/govt-cancels-land-lease-of-orions-coal-power-project

Political parties will decide how to implement reforms, says Ali Riaz

The question of how to implement them will arise following a consensus on reforms and the July Charter, he says

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/0572d4ac0443

Https://www.newagebd.net/post/politics/265984/polls-delay-to-deepen-crisis-says-bnp

May be I’m wrong, but I still can’t get my head around the fact that with all the issues there are in Bangladesh at the moment, Yunus is still leaving on another jolly tomorrow and going to Japan for 4 days ….

This will be his 10 trip abroad in as many months, what a joker this man really is!!!!

CA begins 4 days visit to Japan tomorrow

https://www.observerbd.com/news/527424

3 BNP wings to hold rally in Dhaka on Wednesday

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/politics/382326/bnp%E2%80%99s-3-wings-to-hold-rally-in-dhaka-on-wednesday

The National Consensus Commission Vice-Chair Ali Riaz has said they will begin a second round of discussions with political parties in early June and create a National Charter within July.

Speaking at a media briefing at the Parliament Building on Monday, he said the commission is tasked with building consensus on key reforms through discussions with political parties and relevant stakeholders, and with formulating a National Charter.

He said, “We hope to create a National Charter by July through a second round of talks with political parties.

“If there is a consensus on some issues that require reform, a July Charter can be made, then the matter of its implementation process will arise.

National Charter will be released within July, says Ali Riaz

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/0ef6fc24670e

this report is in the indian press, so should be taken with a pinch of salt, but it does show the mounting discontent and pressure on yunus and his team to hold elections by december!

muhammad yunus will be on his way out within 24 hours...says bnp leader, details here

issuing an ultimatum to muhammad yunus to hold general elections by december this year at any cost, bangladesh nationalist party has threatened the chief adviser to the interim government. taking a very tough stand a bnp leader declared that if the party comes out on streets, yunus will have to flee the country within 24 hours. after an all-party meeting held on saturday, ***eshwar chandra roy said, "if we take to the streets tomorrow, then yunus will be on his way out within 24 hours."

https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-muhammad-yunus-will-be-on-his-way-out-within-24-hourssays-bnp-leader-details-here-3154530/amp

BNP's front bodies to hold youth rally in Nayapaltan Wednesday

"We hope that 1.5 million young people will join the Dhaka rally, breaking all records," he said.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/bnps-front-bodies-hold-youth-rally-nayapaltan-wednesday-1152211?amp

😳😳😳 now that would be some rally!!!

Ali Riaz: Political parties close to consensus on key reforms

Political parties are nearing a consensus on several key reform proposals, including the restoration of the caretaker government, the introduction of a bicameral parliament, and the reservation of 100 seats for women in parliament.

Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Professor Ali Riaz, on Monday revealed the commission's progress in building consensus over the state reform initiatives at a press briefing at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Complex.

“There is no disagreement among the political parties over the restoration of the caretaker government,” Riaz said.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/government-affairs/382297/ali-riaz-political-parties-close-to-consensus-on

😂😂 sorry for the double post Digit, lol