Bangladesh's student leaders demand swift formation of interim govt headed by Dr Yunus

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Dhaka Tribune, Aug 6: The coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have announced an outline for an interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus.

This information was conveyed in a video message by key coordinators of the student movement, Nahid Islam, Asif Mahmud, and Abu Bakar Mazumdar, at 4:15am on Tuesday.

Earlier on Monday night, Nahid had announced that an outline for an interim government would be formulated within the next 24 hours.

However, as widespread violence persisted throughout the night, the coordinators decided to announce their stance as quickly as possible, even in the middle of the night.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday night gave his nod to form an interim government to run the country following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.

This decision was made during a meeting at Bangabhaban after discussing the current situation with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, leaders of various political parties, and members of civil society, according to a press release signed by Muhammad Shiplu Zaman, Assistant Press Secretary of Bangabhaban.

The Army has been tasked with stopping the vandalism and ensuring law enforcement, which deteriorated severely after Sheikh Hasina left the country Monday afternoon.

Earlier in the afternoon, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman held a meeting with several political party leaders and civil society members at the Army Headquarters. After the meeting, he told the media that the formation of an interim government had been decided and would take effect shortly after discussions with the president.

In a press briefing after the meeting, the army chief said justice would be ensured for all killings and injustices.

"Keep trust in the army," he said, calling on everyone to shun the path of violence and return home.

The army chief also mentioned that he would soon meet with representatives of students and teachers.

He expressed confidence that the situation would return to normal soon and sought all-out cooperation from people of all classes and professions, including students, regardless of party affiliations and opinions.


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