Interim govt showcases 100-day progress, eyes political dialogue

Listing the key achievements of the interim government after completion of 100 days in power, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the government will hold consultations with the political parties on those reports to be submitted by the commissions.

Ten reform commissions have been constituted and the most significant ones will submit their reports by December 31, he said.

"Once a consensus is reached on the kind of reforms the country needs, the interim government will announce the date for election," Alam said sharing his opinion on achievements made so far.

Separately the ball for the election has been rolled out, he said, adding that a search committee is constituted to find the new and acceptable Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners.

Once the election commission is formed, it will start work for preparing the voter list, Alam said.

The Press Secretary shared the key achievements of Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on his verified Facebook page.

The key achievements, according to his opinion, are smooth transition, accountability and justice for the July-August massacre, major economic recovery, reform roadmap, overwhelming global support, zero corruption, efficient and peaceful management of unrests, and crises, a new direction in foreign policy and a cultural reawakening.

The Press Secretary said Prof Yunus has repeatedly made calls for the revival of Saarc.

He also launched an aggressive move for membership in ASEAN.

Prof Yunus said Bangladesh wants good relations with India, but it must be based on fairness and equity.

Third country resettlement of the Rohingyas has been fast-tracked to ease burden on the camps.

Prof Yunus has called a new UN-led conference on the Rohingya crisis for a new direction on the issue.

The Press Secretary said the biggest challenge of the interim government was to manage expectations.

"Scores of groups have hit the streets with demands and sudden burst of angers. The interim government has so far managed the protests with consultations," he said, adding that rarely any force was used to suppress the protests.

Alam said garment sector has been hit by localised unrests. "A few pockets of troubles are still there. But they haven't impacted our export performances."

The Press Secretary said the last 100 days saw unprecedented debates in society.