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Constitution reform possible before elections: Ali Riaz

"For a free and fair election, many issues of the constitution can definitely be amended before the elections, but it depends on the decision of the government and political parties," he told the media on Thursday (February 13) at the commission office at Jatiya Sangsad.

https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2025-02-13/UXT3sP2Q

G-7’s failing renewables commitment, pushing fossil fuel in Bangladesh, beyond

The richest nations, including the G-7 countries, are failing to uphold their commitments to global renewable energy expansion. Instead, they are increasingly investing in fossil fuel projects in developing countries like Bangladesh, obstructing global carbon emission reduction targets, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/energy/g-7s-failing-renewables-commitment-pushing-fossil-fuel-bangladesh-beyond-report

So if not before, it will be December for elections at the latest then….

Excellent news…. At least we have r timeline to work to now!!

Election Commissioner Brig Gen (Retd) Abdul Fazal Md Sanaullah has informed foreign diplomats stationed here that the Election Commission is preparing for the next general election, assuming it will be held in December.

"We have told them that we must make preparations based on the earliest possible date for the election. Our position remains unchanged. We are preparing with December in mind. We do not have different preparations,

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/election/373392/commissioner-sanaullah-ec-preparing-for-december

Bangladesh opposition says government aims to hold polls by December

The BNP expects Yunus to soon announce a roadmap for general elections, its secretary general, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, told reporters.

"We have once again pressed them on this matter," he said on Monday. "He (Yunus) told us that they are working to hold the election by December."

https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Bangladesh-opposition-says-government-aims-to-hold-polls-by-December-49017209/

Political parties, Consensus Commission to begin dialogue on Feb 15

The National Consensus Building Commission is set to sit with political parties to discuss the recommendations of the six reform commissions next Saturday.

Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the dialogue with the parties will begin from that day with the complete report of the reform commissions.

At a media briefing at Dhaka’s Foreign Service Academy on Monday night, he said: “The dialogue will be held between the Consensus Commission and political parties for the first time with the reports submitted by the reform panels."

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/fcc88886c825

BNP delegation holds talks with Chief Advisor Yunus on economy, reforms, and elections

A BNP delegation has met with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to discuss Bangladesh’s political and economic situation, inflation, conspiracies by the ousted “fascists”, reforms, and elections.

https://bdnews24.com/politics/2f07e7cdd63b

The expectations from this government were immense, shaped by the sacrifices of the people who braved bullets, repression, and state-sponsored violence to restore democracy. However, as we cross the six-month mark, the pressing question remains: has this government met the aspirations of the people, or are we witnessing another cycle of stagnation and betrayal?

https://www.newagebd.net/post/opinion/257552/a-revolution-betrayed

The interim government wants to quit after carrying out fundamental reforms based on a political consensus required for holding a free and fair election in the country, Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul said today.

"I want to make sure that we have no intention of staying in office by wasting time

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/will-quit-after-election-following-basic-reforms-asif-nazrul-1064066?amp

Asif Nazrul: Interim govt has no intention of unnecessarily prolonging power

Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul has said that the interim government has no intention of unnecessarily prolonging its time in power.

Speaking at a briefing by the Press Wing on Saturday in response to a question about the reform commission's report, Asif Nazrul said: "I want to make it clear that our government has no intention of staying in power by wasting time. We want to move towards the election process as soon as we complete the necessary urgent reforms for state repairs based on political consensus, and there's no room for hesitation on this."

On the election timeline, he clarified that the election could take place between December 2025 and June 2026.

However, considering the monsoon season, it could be brought forward to March or April 2026.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/government-affairs/373157/asif-nazrul-interim-govt-has-no-intention-of

Asif Nazrul: 50% of recommendations can be implemented in a month

“Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Prof Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said that 50% of the recommendations made by the six reform commissions on immediate actions can be implemented within a month.”

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/government-affairs/373161/asif-nazrul-50%25-of-recommendations-can-be

How much has Bangladesh changed under the Yunus government in six months?

The political commentators believe that, in contrast to the situation on Aug 8, 2024, when the Yunus government took office, there has been little visible progress.

Zobaida Nasreen, a professor at Dhaka University, remarked that the interim government has long surpassed the time when it was expected to show substantial progress.

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/f66680b42447#google_vignette

Govt aiming for record power generation this summer

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/govt-aiming-record-power-generation-summer-3817281

Govt moves termed AL’s carbon copy

https://www.newagebd.net/post/Country/257210/energy-sector-govt-moves-termed-als-carbon-copy

Looks like whether Yunus likes it or not, coal is strongly coming back into favour again….

Tick tock 😉

He said that the government is prioritizing full-scale generation from coal-based power plants this summer, as coal-fired electricity is currently more cost-effective than using imported gas, furnace oil, or diesel.

According to BPDB data, the per-unit generation cost at furnace oil (HFO)-based power plants, which have a capacity of 6,442MW, is around Tk16.40.

In contrast, coal-based power generation costs less than Tk8 per unit, while imported gas-based power generation costs approximately Tk18 per unit.

The official told UNB: “Our focus will be on maximizing production from coal-based power plants with a capacity of 5,108 MW, followed by local gas-based plants using gas supplied by Petrobangla.”

https://www.dhakatribune.com/amp/bangladesh/power-energy/372537/bangladesh-faces-deepening-summer-power-crisis

Bangladesh’s summer power crisis looms as payment issue worsens

He said that the government is prioritising full-scale generation from coal-based power plants this summer, as coal-fired electricity is currently more cost-effective than using imported gas, furnace oil, or diesel.

According to BPDB data, the per-unit generation cost at furnace oil (HFO)-based power plants, which have a capacity of 6,442 MW, is around Tk 16.40. In contrast, coal-based power generation costs less than Tk 8 per unit, while imported gas-based power generation costs approximately Tk 18 per unit.

“Our focus will be on maximising production from coal-based power plants with a capacity of 5,108 MW, followed by local gas-based plants using gas supplied by Petrobangla,” the official told UNB.

Energy expert Dr. M Tamim supports the government’s strategy to fully utilise coal-based power plants to address the power crisis in the coming summer.

https://unb.com.bd/category/Special/bangladeshs-summer-power-crisis-looms-as-payment-issue-worsens/152529

Power outages feared in oncoming summer

Govt agency owes electricity producers Tk 160b now

https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/first-page/power-outages-feared-in-oncoming-summer-1738429366?amp=true

3,000 to 4,000 MW power shortage looms in Ramadan

https://www.observerbd.com/news/510232

Country can’t go further with an unelected government: Khokon

https://en.bd-pratidin.com/national/2025/02/01/29192