In a rare and strongly worded statement on Saturday, the Advisory Council, which oversees the functioning of the transitional administration, said the government continues to fulfil its duties “despite numerous obstacles and narrow interests”. The statement stressed that the transitional government’s legitimacy stems from the mass uprising of July, not from partisan interests. Saturday’s developments came on the heels of an Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting at Planning Commission in Dhaka’, followed by the impromptu Advisory Council meeting. Tensions have risen sharply in recent days, fuelled by Yunus’s reported contemplation of resignation and stark disagreements between the interim administration and the military, particularly over the timing of national elections. The Advisory Council concluded by reiterating its intent to continue engaging political parties and to clarify the government’s position in response to ongoing demands and challenges.
