Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: After the coup in Bangladesh, the interim government is now in action. Government head Mohammad Yunus has made a big announcement regarding elections in Bangladesh today. He assured the international community that he is committed to ensuring the establishment of inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which “free, fair and participatory elections” can be conducted. Yunus, the chief advisor of the interim government, addressed the third ‘Voice of Global South’ summit. India hosted this conference digitally.
Nobel laureate Yunus (84), referring to the political turmoil in his country and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, said, “You all know that Bangladesh witnessed a ‘second revolution’ on August 5, 2024, which was led by our brave students, in which the general public also joined.” Yunus said that the current interim government led by him was sworn in on August 8. He said, “Our government is committed to ensuring a transition to an inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which free, fair and participatory elections can be held.” Yunus took charge of the interim government amid ongoing violence and sabotage against minorities.
Yunus gave assurance in the presence of PM Modi
“Our task now is to make significant reforms in our election system, judiciary, local government, media, economy and education,” Yunus said at the summit attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I invite you to come to Dhaka soon. Otherwise, you may miss some important information,” he said. Young students and children aged 12-13 years are painting pictures of a new democratic eco-friendly Bangladesh on the walls of this 400-year-old city. “There is no central planning or guidance for this. There is no budget support from anyone. This is just an expression of their feelings and commitment to the goals of the second revolution,” the eminent economist said.
Yunus said that youth and students are at the centre of our strategy
Sheikh Hasina (76) had to resign after massive student protests against reservation in government jobs and she left the country for India on August 5. Yunus said, “We should keep youth and students at the center of our strategies. Two-thirds of our population is youth. They are the most powerful part of the society.” He said, “They are the most powerful section of the society. They are different. They are committed to building a new world. They are capable. They are technologically far ahead of the previous generation.” Yunus also mentioned the ‘Bengali Language Movement’ of 1952. He said, “In 1952, Bangladeshi students sacrificed their lives for their mother tongue. This inspired the struggle for the right to speak in mother tongue all over the world. (Language)
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