Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to head interim government
08/06/2024August 6, 2024
Economist and civil society leader Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government, the presidency has said. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid a violent uprising.
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government after the resignation of Premier Sheikh Hasina, according to President Mohammad Shahabuddin office.
Student leaders of protests in Bangladesh had said they do not want an army-led interim government but rather one advised by Yunus.
The announcement came after a meeting with Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, who said the previous day that an interim government would be formed, without giving details about who would lead it.
Bangladesh's president also dissolved the parliament on Tuesday.
The dissolution of the legislature had been a key demand of the protesters.
Yunus' office had earlier confirmed Tuesday that he has agreed to be an adviser for an interim government before he was announced as chief.
In an interview with India's The Print, Yunus said Bangladesh had been "an occupied country" under Hasina.
"Today, all the people of Bangladesh feel liberated," he added.
@Nilgiri @TR_123456 @Bogeyman @Rooxbar @Kartal1 @Sanchez @Saithan et al.
This is going to be insane if stand in election. 95% of older people will vote for BNP. I was planning to vote for them too. But if he stand in election (I doubt he would) I may end up voting for him. I think all the students will do the same.
08/06/2024August 6, 2024
Economist and civil society leader Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government, the presidency has said. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid a violent uprising.
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government after the resignation of Premier Sheikh Hasina, according to President Mohammad Shahabuddin office.
Student leaders of protests in Bangladesh had said they do not want an army-led interim government but rather one advised by Yunus.
The announcement came after a meeting with Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, who said the previous day that an interim government would be formed, without giving details about who would lead it.
Bangladesh's president also dissolved the parliament on Tuesday.
The dissolution of the legislature had been a key demand of the protesters.
Yunus' office had earlier confirmed Tuesday that he has agreed to be an adviser for an interim government before he was announced as chief.
In an interview with India's The Print, Yunus said Bangladesh had been "an occupied country" under Hasina.
"Today, all the people of Bangladesh feel liberated," he added.
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to head interim government – DW – 08/06/2024
Economist and civil society leader Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government, the presidency has said. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid a violent uprising.
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@Nilgiri @TR_123456 @Bogeyman @Rooxbar @Kartal1 @Sanchez @Saithan et al.
This is going to be insane if stand in election. 95% of older people will vote for BNP. I was planning to vote for them too. But if he stand in election (I doubt he would) I may end up voting for him. I think all the students will do the same.