Nobel laureate Prof Yunus to head interim govt in Bangladesh as Chief Advisor

New Delhi: Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohammad Yunus has accepted the proposal to become the chief advisor of the interim government, announced key organisers of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement following the resignation and fleeing of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Early this morning, Nahid Islam, one of the leading coordinators of the movement, revealed in a video posted on social media that they had already spoken with Dr. Yunus, and he had agreed to the position, given the current state of the country. The announcement was reported by the Daily Star, a prominent Bangladeshi newspaper.

Flanked by two other coordinators, Nahid stated that widespread violence was being orchestrated by ousted leaders and their collaborators in an attempt to derail the "revolution." Due to the emergency, they decided to announce the framework for the interim government immediately.

"We have determined that the interim government will be led by internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohammad Yunus, who has broad acceptability," Nahid declared. "We urge the president to take steps as soon as possible to form an interim government headed by Dr. Yunus."

He also mentioned that the names of the remaining members of the interim government would be announced by morning.

Addressing the current state of chaos, Nahid called on the president to take immediate and effective measures to restore law and order. He urged freedom-seeking students to remain on the streets to assist law enforcement and safeguard their uprising until the interim government is established.

"We have sacrificed and bled for this cause. We must fulfill our pledge to build a new Bangladesh," Nahid emphasized. "No government other than the one proposed by the students will be accepted. We will not tolerate a military-backed government or one led by fascists."

In response to the crisis, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has formed the 'Committee to Safeguard Public Property and Communal Harmony,' which will guard every locality. "We must protect our minority communities, public property, and our country," Nahid concluded. "We call on everyone to take to the streets from tomorrow morning to support this cause."