Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, famous for his efforts to combat poverty as the 'banker to the poor,' will be the chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government. This announcement was made by the student movement leaders who led the recent protests, according to the Daily Star.
In a social media video, Nahid Islam, a key coordinator of the student protest that resulted in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, stated that Professor Yunus had agreed to take on this role due to the current situation in the country.
Who will Form the Bangladesh Interim Government?
Nahid Islam, a key leader of the student protests, proposed Dr. Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser for the interim government. "We have decided that the interim government will be led by internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who is widely accepted," he said. He further indicated that the names of the other members of the interim administration would be announced soon.
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin made this announcement after announcing the formation of interim government as soon as possible. In addition, the president has also commanded the release of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who is currently detained under house arrest.
According to news agency PTI, Nahid said that they initially planned to announce the interim administration's framework within 24 hours, but the chaotic situation forced them to name Yunus immediately. He also asked the president to quickly form an interim government led by Yunus.
Mohammed Yunus initially supported the cause of the student protest, calling it the "second liberation of the country."
Who is Mohammad Yunus: Banker to the Poor
Nobel Laureate Dr. Yunus is currently in Paris for the Olympics. he has reportedly accepted the role of chief adviser for the interim government. The coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have called for the swift formation of an interim government led by Yunus, according to the Dhaka Tribune.
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Mohammed Yunus has faced over 190 charges from Hasina's government. The 83-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his groundbreaking work in lifting millions out of poverty. He founded Grameen Bank, a microfinance lender that provided small loans to the rural poor in Bangladesh, boosting the country's economic growth.
Yunus was convicted of violating labor laws, earlier this year. He has also been charged with embezzling $2 million from the workers' welfare fund of Grameen Telecom, which owns a stake in Grameenphone, Bangladesh's largest mobile phone company.
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