Muhammad Yunus Pledges To Rebuild 'Second Independence' Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been appointed head of the interim government in Bangladesh. He describes the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as the country's 'second independence' and calls on citizens to avoid violence and support the rebuilding process led by the youth. The interim government aims to ensure safety and transition to an elected administration.

Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate, has vowed to establish a government that prioritizes citizen safety and called on the people to assist in the reconstruction of a protest-ridden Bangladesh. He referred to the ousting of Sheikh Hasina as the nation's 'second independence.'

Yunus, aged 84, recognized for pioneering microlending, was named head of the interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin after Prime Minister Hasina resigned amid extensive protests over a job quota system. Welcomed back to the country by diverse groups, Yunus held an emotionally charged press conference, stressing the need for safety and unity.

He urged citizens to avoid violence and emphasized the role of youth in rebuilding the nation. Following the unrest, security forces are cautiously returning to duty. The interim government will oversee a transition to an elected administration. Yunus appealed for calm, calling violence the primary enemy, and praised the youth for their role in this transformative period.

(With inputs from agencies.)