August 13, 2024 08:30 am
The President of Bangladesh appointed Prof. Muhammad Yunus as a chief advisor of the interim Government of Bangladesh. During the swearing-in ceremony, he said, "I will uphold, support and protect the constitution," adding that he would perform his duties "sincerely". A 16-member advisor has been appointed in his cabinet including two student leaders and some economists.
August 12, 2024 07:30 am
The first appeal to the public from Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate and the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, after he landed in Dhaka from Paris on Thursday, was to “save the country from chaos and violence”.
August 8, 2024 09:35 am
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 8: Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.