On the day of Hasina’s departure, General Waker-uz-Zaman announced the formation of an interim government, which would be a temporary arrangement aimed at guiding the country through the crisis and setting the stage for free and fair elections.
Formation of Interim Goverment
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has taken the oath as Bangladesh's interim leader, pledging to "uphold, defend, and protect the constitution."
The decision to appoint Prof. Yunus as the chief adviser of the interim government came after discussions between President Mohammed Shahabuddin, military officials, and student leaders. The students had firmly rejected the idea of a military-led government and insisted on having Prof. Yunus as the leader.
Summary of 100 days
- Released all top terrorists and militants.
- Granted indemnity for all crimes, including police killings, until August 8.
- Pardoned those convicted in the UAE and allowed them to return home—no rehabilitation has been carried out.
- Unofficially banned travel to Saint Martin's Island—BBC reported on this. Canceled national days such as March 7, August 15, and November 4 (Constitution Day).
- Formed several reform committees.
- Canceled manual inspection on imported goods from Pakistan.
- Issued judicial powers to the military.
- Around 300 factories have been shut down.
- Stopped various allowances, including old-age and disability pensions.
- Banned car horns in the airport area.
- Dismissed all cases against Yunus without any hearings.
- Granted tax exemptions to Grameen Bank.
- Raised the age limit for government job recruitment.
- Changed the names of three stadiums.
- Removed portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the President's House and government offices.
- Issued an order that questions regarding the legitimacy and actions of the government cannot be raised. Media reports say the government is preparing a proclamation declaring an indefinite term. The Chief Advisor has already made multiple foreign trips.
- The Army Chief has visited the United States.
- Two advisors attended a labor conference in Switzerland as representatives of Grameen Bank.
- The number of advisors has reached 24.
- Several thousand crore taka has disappeared from the stock market, which is one-eighth of the amount allegedly siphoned off under the previous government.
- Appointed a Jamaat-e-Islami lawyer as Chief Prosecutor in the International Crimes Tribunal.
- Cancelled the recruitment of nearly 300 police officers after their training.
- Granted permission to open an office for the UN Human Rights Agency.
- Converted the Prime Minister's residence into a museum.
- Revoked the accreditation cards of about 300 journalists. Appointed Jamaat-aligned judges across the country.
- Changed the names of medical colleges and educational institutions named after Bangabandhu and other national leaders.
- Instructed banks to limit withdrawals by customers.
- Started importing electricity from Nepal via Indian territory under a tripartite agreement. According to the agreement, Nepal will only be allowed to sell electricity to Bangladesh for one day in 2024. After that, electricity supply will resume from June 15, 2025.
- Changed the name of the Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur.
- Arrested a number of central leaders and workers of the Awami League, and filed multiple murder cases. Hundreds of individuals were named as accused in each case, many of whom were unknown to the plaintiffs.
- The Chief Justice was forced to resign after a mob attack. More than a dozen judges were forced to resign.
- Launched the Metro Rail stations, which were constructed using parts from other stations and set on fire, but it was advertised that the work was completed at a lower cost. Authorities have stated it will take a year to restore these stations to their original condition.
- Appointed Jamaat-aligned Vice Chancellors in all government universities.
- According to BGMEA, 30% of orders have gone to other countries.
- Several power plants have been shut down due to shortages of coal and fuel.
- Banned Chhatra League activities. Jamaat’s student wing,
- Islami Chatra Shibir, has revealed its new committees across the country.
- Cancelled the HSC exams and gave automatic passes.
- Advisor Asif claimed 86,277 jobs were created. No official circulars were issued. How were these appointments made?
- Dhaka University resumed educational activities with Pakistan.
- Suspended the membership of 37 people from the National Press Club.
- Requested foreign loans for the treatment of the injured.
- The GDP growth rate has decreased to 3.91%.
- Suspended the passing-out parade of 40 batches of ASPs and Sub-Inspectors.