Bangladesh’s military chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the new Government of the Asian Country.
He is scheduled to be sworn in as head of the country’s interim government on Thursday night upon his return from Paris.
His appointment follows the unrest that led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The unrest began with protests against a government job quota system and grew into broader opposition to Hasina’s long tenure, which has been marked by allegations of human rights abuses and election rigging.
Over 300 people died in the initial weeks of the protests.
In a televised address on Wednesday, Zaman stated that those responsible for recent violence would be held accountable.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, who serves as a ceremonial leader, dissolved Parliament on Tuesday. This move has paved the way for Yunus to lead the interim government, though the timing of new elections remains uncertain.
Yunus, an economist and banker who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work with microcredit through Grameen Bank, is recognized for his efforts in reducing poverty through small loans.
In his first statement since his appointment, Yunus praised the students for their role in recent protests and urged calm. He emphasized the need to avoid further violence and focus on rebuilding the country.
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