Dhaka: The coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have announced that Dr Muhammad Yunus will lead the interim government in Bangladesh, as the Chief Adviser.
The announcement was made via a video, posted on social media by the student leaders early Tuesday morning.
Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus To Lead Interim Govt
In a video posted on social media early Tuesday morning, Nahid Islam, one of the key coordinators of the movement, said that Prof Yunus has agreed to take on this crucial responsibility at the call of the student community to save the country, the Daily Star newspaper reported.
“We took 24 hours to announce a framework for the interim government. However, considering the emergency situation, we are announcing it now,” Nahid said.
“We have decided that the interim government would be formed in which internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus, who has wide acceptability, would be the chief adviser,” said Nahid, flanked by two other coordinators.
Who Will Be Part of Bangladesh Interim Government?
Nahid urged the president to take steps as soon as possible to form an interim government headed by Dr Yunus.
He said the names of the other members of the interim government would be announced soon.
On the widespread violence, he said it was being carried out by the “ousted fascists and their collaborators” to foil the revolution.
Student Leader Urges President to Restore Law and Order in Bangladesh
“As there is anarchy in the country, and insecurity over people’s lives, we are urging the president to take immediate and effective steps to restore law and order in the country, and that freedom-seeking students will also be on the streets to assist law enforcement forces,” he added.
“No government other than the one proposed by the students will be accepted. As we have said, no military government, or one backed by the military, or a government of fascists, will be accepted,” Nahid said.
Student-led protests in Bangladesh over government job quotas took an extremely violent, political and a communal turn which led to the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; PM Hasina had to flee from the country with her sister.
The protests have also led to clashes and attacks between the protestors and the minorities; Hindu places of worship are being attacked and vandalised; over 120 people have died in the past two days.
(Inputs from PTI)
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