Meet Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus- Likely to be chief adviser of interim Bangladesh Govt
Bangladesh: The political crisis in Bangladesh has led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faced significant opposition from within her own government and the military. Last evening, Hasina touched down at the Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, which is 30 kilometers from Delhi. Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor, greeted her.
Later, sources said, Sheikh Hasina is anticipated to depart for London, where she might apply for political asylum.
Meanwhile, last evening leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenge
This announcement was made in a video message released early hours of Tuesday by key student leaders Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, and Abu Bakar Mazumdar.
As widespread violence persisted throughout the night in Bangladesh, President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday night gave his nod to form an interim government to run the country.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has announced that Tarique Rahman, the party's acting chairman, will be returning to the country very soon.
"We have decided that an interim government will be formed in which internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus, who has wide acceptability, will be the chief adviser," Nahid of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced.
- With inputs from agencies
