Report: Dr Yunus agreed to lead interim govt

Dr Yunus is currently in Paris

Expected to return to Bangladesh as soon as possible

Dhaka Tribune, Aug 6: Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has accepted the role of chief adviser for the interim government. 

"When I was first approached on behalf of the students, I was hesitant and mentioned my existing commitments. However, the students were persistent in their requests," Yunus reportedly said.

"Many lives have been lost in this movement, including students and ordinary citizens. Now, Bangladesh has a chance to govern itself properly, and this can only be achieved if you take responsibility. If you don't, it will be detrimental to all of us. That's why we are asking you to take on this responsibility," one student argued.

Yunus reflected on the sacrifices made by the students and the people of Bangladesh, saying: "Given the significant sacrifices made by the students and the public, I realized I also have a responsibility. I told the students I would accept the role."

Yunus had travelled to Paris as a special guest at the invitation of the Olympic Committee and remains abroad for medical treatment.

He is expected to return to Bangladesh "as soon as possible."

Earlier, 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.