Bangladesh's development story in the 21st century is often regarded as a model of

resilience and progress. But on 5 August 2024, student-led protests and public unrest

caused Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s prime minister, to resign and flee to India. An

interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, took over. Six months on, Bangladesh’s

political and economic future is unclear. Imran Matin, Executive Director, BRAC Institute

of Governance and Development (BIGD), is one of the experts in Bangladesh who are

attempting to discover and communicate a clearer picture of the country’s present – and its options for the future. He talks to Tim Phillips about how evidence-based policy can give the country a path forward.