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As the interim government approaches the very end of its tenure, a series of rapid and controversial decisions has triggered widespread concern and debate across the country. Observers argue that many of these decisions are being taken at a time when the government has little effective time left, meaning the responsibility for implementation and consequences will fall squarely on the next elected administration. Measures such as accepting the recommendations of the Ninth Pay Commission for public employees, launching luxury housing projects for ministers and senior officials, moving forward with the leasing of Chattogram Port’s New Mooring Container Terminal, announcing the establishment of an arms zone in the Mirsharai economic area, approving the purchase of a large fleet of vehicles for law enforcement, accelerating primary teacher recruitment, and hastily drafting new media and broadcasting commissions have collectively raised alarms. Critics describe these moves as a “last-minute patchwork” that may burden future governments with financial, administrative, and political challenges. The proposed new pay scale alone could significantly increase government expenditure, putting long-term pressure on national budgets. Legal experts have also pointed to potential constitutional and judicial complications arising from the ordinance granting immunity to participants in the July mass uprising. Meanwhile, the decision to bypass the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission while rushing to establish new regulatory bodies has drawn criticism from journalists and civil society, who fear restrictions on press freedom. The approval of large-scale development projects worth tens of thousands of crores, combined with swift moves toward major commercial and international agreements, has further intensified questions about transparency and accountability. Taken together, these end-of-term actions have created a climate of uncertainty, leaving many to wonder whether the interim government’s final decisions truly align with the long-term national interest or merely transfer unresolved risks and obligations to the next elected government.
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