A
total of 53 percent of voters believe that the interim government’s tenure
should be two years or less, according to a research survey conducted by the
South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University
(NSU). The findings were unveiled yesterday (Wednesday, October 2) during an
event at the National Press Club on ‘Citizens’ Expectations from Bangladesh’s
Interim Government.’
The
survey was conducted from September 9 to September 19 across 17 districts in
eight divisions, covering a total of 1,869 respondents. It is the first
nationally representative survey directly conducted following the July-August
uprising.
Around
53 percent of respondents opined that the current interim government’s tenure
should be two years or less, while 47 percent believe it should remain in power
for three years or more. The survey also revealed that 46 percent of
respondents are uncertain about their affiliation with political parties, while
54 percent expressed interest in mainstream politics.
Additionally,
96 percent of respondents support limiting the prime minister’s term to a
maximum of two terms. Meanwhile, 46 percent believe significant constitutional
reforms are necessary, and 16 percent voiced support for an entirely new
constitution.