'If discharge of duties made impossible, government will take decisions with people'

The interim government has warned that if foreign conspiracies or instigations by defeated forces render it impossible to fulfil its constitutional duties, it will present all relevant reasons to the public before taking necessary decisions.

In a statement issued by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser following an unscheduled meeting of the Advisory Council on Saturday afternoon, the government expressed its deep concern over actions that are impeding its ability to operate effectively.

The meeting was held at the Planning Commission in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, following a session of the National Economic Council.

It was chaired by the Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to local media.

The council extensively discussed the three principal responsibilities assigned to the interim government — the conduct of elections, implementation of reforms, and upholding the rule of law. The meeting also addressed the growing challenges posed by various unreasonable demands, intentional misinformation, and activities that fall beyond lawful jurisdiction, which are obstructing the normal functioning of the administration and creating confusion and mistrust among the public.

The Advisory Council emphasised the need for broader national unity to ensure stability in the country, progress with the reform agenda, uphold the judicial process, conduct fair elections, and permanently prevent the return of autocratic rule in Bangladesh.

The interim government affirmed its commitment to listening to the views of political parties on the matter and to clarifying its position transparently.

Despite numerous challenges, the government stated that it has been discharging its duties in line with the expectations of the people following the July uprising, and reiterated that it would not be deterred by group interests or undue influence.