Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday said the role of the interim government is far more complex than any similar arrangement in the past as it has emerged from an unprecedented political and social context following a mass uprising.

He made the remarks at a seminar titled "Macroeconomic Stability and Challenges For The Next Government," organised by the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) at the auditorium of National Insurance PLC.

Recalling his earlier experience as finance and planning adviser during the 1996 caretaker government, Dr Wahiduddin said policymaking at that time was comparatively straightforward.

"Back then the job was much easier. This time, frankly speaking, I did not want to take up the r...