Bangladesh's New Dawn: Yunus to Lead Interim Government

Bangladesh experienced political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the abolition of civil service quotas. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as interim government head.

Political Upheaval in Bangladesh

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid mass protests
Protests began in early July, initially demanding abolition of quotas in civil service jobs
Movement expanded into broader anti-government protests
Over 400 people believed to have died in clashes between government forces and protesters
Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman temporarily took control of the country
President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the Parliament formed after January's election
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia released from years of house arrest

Muhammad Yunus Appointed as Interim Government Head

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus named to lead Bangladesh's interim government
Announcement made by President Mohammed Shahabuddin's press secretary
Decision followed consultations with student leaders who spearheaded protests
Anti-Discrimination Student Movement demanded Yunus as interim government head
Yunus, currently in Paris for medical treatment, expressed honor at the trust placed in him
He called for free elections to ensure lasting peace in Bangladesh
Yunus dubbed the situation Bangladesh's "second liberation day"

Muhammad Yunus: Background and Achievements

83-year-old economist known as the "banker to the poorest of the poor"
Founded Grameen Bank in 1983 to provide microloans to impoverished people
Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering microcredit
Grameen Bank's success led to similar microfinancing efforts globally
Faced over 100 criminal cases under Hasina's government, which he claimed were politically motivated
Forced out of Grameen Bank five years after receiving the Nobel Prize
Constantly hounded by Hasina's government and faced numerous attacks

Challenges and Expectations for the Interim Government

Yunus faces potential opposition from Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
Military consulted these parties regarding the formation of a caretaker regime
Interim government tasked with organizing free and fair elections
Yunus emphasized that lasting peace will only come through free elections
Concerns about attacks on minority communities, including Hindus and Ahmadiyyas
Reports of vandalism and looting of Hindu homes, temples, and businesses in various parts of Bangladesh
International community watching closely for signs of stability and democratic progress

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