Bhola, Apr 16 (V7N) — Speaker of the National Assembly Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has said that the previous interim government failed to effectively address public issues due to a lack of experience.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Bhola on Thursday.

Referring to Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Speaker said that although he is globally recognized, his administration was not able to resolve the country’s internal challenges. “The economic indicators have gone down. Many people have died due to lack of measles vaccination. When the state falls into the hands of inexperienced people, the people suffer,” he said.

He further said the interim government had claimed neutrality and conducted what he described as a fair election with support from the military, adding that the country has now returned to a democratic path.

“The state will move forward through a democratic system, which will ensure prosperity for the nation,” he said.

The Speaker also criticized constitutional changes made during the interim period, arguing that “a few individuals cannot change the constitution of the state.” He said that elected representatives of the people should determine the country’s future.

Commenting on the political consensus around the “July Charter,” he said BNP had signed the document in Parliament but submitted notes of dissent on certain issues. He added that political decisions should ultimately be determined by public mandate.

He further stated that both ruling and opposition parties share agreement on preventing a return of “mafia-style politics” in the country. “There is not much difference between the opposition and the government in this regard,” he said.

He expressed hope that the July Charter would be implemented in the future through constitutional amendments.

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