Dr. Muhammad Yunus to Serve as Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s Interim Government

International Desk, 6th August: In a dramatic turn of events amidst the ongoing political crisis, Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the chief adviser to the interim government, according to reports from the Daily Star. The announcement comes from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which led the recent protests against the controversial quota system in government jobs.

Dr. Yunus, renowned for his pioneering work in microfinance and poverty alleviation, has reportedly agreed to accept the role. Nahid Islam of the student movement confirmed the decision via a social media video, stating, “We have decided that an interim government will be formed in which internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who has wide acceptability, will be the chief adviser.”

This move follows the dissolution of Parliament amid widespread unrest and the eventual downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime. The protests, which have lasted for over a month, have claimed more than 300 lives.

In related developments, President Mohammad Abdul Hamid has ordered the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina is currently seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, with reports suggesting she might extend her stay at the Hindon Airbase in India while awaiting clearance for her travel.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for a comprehensive UN-led investigation into the violence, adding further uncertainty to Hasina’s potential asylum.

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