Dhaka, Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan has proposed enacting an ordinance to bar advisors and other key appointees of the interim government from holding lucrative positions in the next elected administration — a move he believes would help prevent controversy over neutrality.In a Facebook post on Friday, Fouzul made the suggestion following a series of meetings between Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus and political parties, where questions were raised about the impartiality of some interim government members.Sharing three related photo cards, the advisor wrote, “During meetings between the chief advisor and three political parties, questions were raised about the neutrality of advisors. My name also appeared in one party’s list.”In my own defence, I can only say that I am not in the habit of thinking or making decisions with bias. I have always made decisions on behalf of the government without being influenced by personal liking ...
