Interim Government Has Failed in Just One Year: Zillur Rahman

Zillur Rahman, a prominent political analyst and television presenter, has stated that even after completing one year in office, the interim government has failed politically, administratively, and organisationally. He made the remarks in a recent video message published on his personal YouTube channel.

Disillusionment After High Expectations

Rahman pointed out that many had hoped the government would follow a clear roadmap of neutrality and reform, particularly due to the international reputation and past accolades of Dr Muhammad Yunus, widely associated with the current interim authority.

“Given Dr Yunus’s global standing and history of recognition, there was an expectation that this government would chart a course of neutrality and reform,” said Rahman.
“But after a year, it’s become clear—the government is politically indecisive, administratively ineffective, and organisationally fragile. The very change that the uprising had hoped to achieve now seems lost in a fog of stagnation.”

Promise of National Unity Has Faded

Rahman criticised the government for failing to uphold its initial pledge of hosting an inclusive and credible election based on national unity.

“The government once claimed that their key objective was to organise an election founded on national unity. But that notion of unity has now eroded with time.”

Hopes of Reform Met With Disappointment

He reflected on public sentiment following the bloody incidents of July and August 2024, which had given rise to hope for a new political journey.

“After the bloody events of July–August 2024, people hoped for transformative change—in governance, leadership, and policy.
But the truth is, those hopes have now turned into deep disappointment.”

Dialogue Without Structure

Although the government engaged in dialogue and consultations with various political parties, Rahman argued that no effective framework emerged.

“Many political parties now believe these dialogues were mere tactics to buy time. The government has no real intention to relinquish power.”

Reforms Promised, Not Delivered

Rahman also expressed concern over the lack of visible progress in implementing reforms.

“Although reform has been mentioned, no tangible implementation is evident. Amidst all this indecision and uncertainty, the public is left without clear direction.
What’s even more alarming is the deteriorating law and order situation.”

Lawlessness and Administrative Collapse

He strongly criticised the administration, citing widespread abuse and a complete breakdown in governance.

“Extrajudicial killings, suppression of journalists, crackdowns on students, violence against women and children—even a public attack on a former Chief Election Commissioner—clearly indicate an administratively failed state.”

State Evading Responsibility

In his concluding remarks, Rahman accused the state of shirking its responsibilities.

“The state today is failing to hold criminals accountable—cases remain stagnant, and blame is conveniently shifted to so-called ‘unknown forces’.
If a government cannot ensure the safety of its people, then its moral legitimacy is seriously called into question.”