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Bangladesh’s New Interim PM Nobel Laureate economist Muhammad Yunus is expected to return to Bangladesh on Thursday, according to Dhaka Tribune. Yunus is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 2:10 p.m. on an Emirates flight from Dubai, provided there are no delays.
He is returning to take on the role of head of the interim government after meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The official oath-taking ceremony for Yunus, proposed as the interim government head, is set to take place the following day.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Yunus Centre congratulated the students who played a pivotal role in achieving the Second Victory Day and called for peace. The statement urged the public to avoid violence and to focus on building a better future for the country.
Bangladesh’s New Interim PM Muhammad Yunus Returns Home, Sworn In Today!
Bangladesh’s New Interim PM “I congratulate the brave students who led us to our Second Victory Day and thank the people for their support. Let’s make the most of this new victory and avoid mistakes that could derail it. I urge everyone—students, political party members, and non-political citizens—to remain calm and refrain from violence,” the statement read.
The statement emphasized the country’s potential and the need to focus on constructive efforts. “We have a beautiful country full of exciting possibilities. We must protect and enhance it for ourselves and future generations. Violence is our enemy, and we must avoid it to build a better future. Let’s stay calm and help those around us to do the same,” Yunus Centre added.
Bangladesh Crisis Updates: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to take oath as head of interim govt today
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to take the oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He has urged everyone to stay calm and avoid violence to make the most of the “new victory.”
As authorities work to restore order, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the interim government will be sworn in around 8 p.m. on Thursday, with an advisory council possibly consisting of 15 members. The armed forces will support Yunus, who is currently in Paris and heading to Dhaka, following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after violent anti-government protests led by the Students Against Discrimination movement.
Khaleda Zia, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former prime minister, who was recently released from house arrest, echoed Yunus’s call for “love and peace” to rebuild the nation, rather than anger or revenge.
Following Hasina’s ousting, there have been attacks on businesses and homes owned by Hindus, who are perceived by some in Bangladesh as having been close to her administration. In response, several hundred Bangladeshi nationals, mostly Hindus, have gathered at various points along the India-Bangladesh border, according to Amit Kumar Tyagi, deputy inspector general of India’s Border Security Force (BSF).
Yunus is returning to Bangladesh to assume his new role as interim leader after an overseas trip, appealing to the nation to stay calm and prepare to rebuild after the end of Hasina’s 16-year tenure.
Bangladesh Updates:Indian visa centres shut indefinitely citing ‘unstable situation’
Bangladesh News Live Updates: While Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government today, Indian visa application center announced that its offices in the country will remain closed till further notice.
Bangladesh is poised to welcome a new interim government today after weeks of intense student protests that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and departure from the country. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to lead the new administration. The oath-taking ceremony for the new government will take place at 8 pm, with President Mohammed Shahabuddin presiding over the event, as announced by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at a press conference. According to Dhaka Tribune, Zaman said Dr Yunus is expected to arrive in Bangladesh around 2:10 pm and arrangements have been made for 400 people. Dr Yunus is in Paris, where he has been undergoing medical treatment. relating to the size of the interim government, Zaman said, “I believe it might initially consist of around 15 members.But one or two more individuals may be added.”
Indian visa centres in Bangladesh closed until further notice
The Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh will be closed for an Unknown period due to unrest in the neighbouring country, which forced Sheikh Hasina to resign as Prime Minister and flee the country.
The online visa application portal for India now displays a notice statin, “All IVACs will be closed until further notice due to the unstable situation. Future application dates will be communicated via SMS, and applicants are asked to pick up their passports on the next working day.”
On Wednesday, New Delhi evacuated non-essential staff and their families from its High Commission and consulates in Bangladesh due to the volatile situation. Despite this, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is still operational, with a team of senior Indian diplomats remaining in the country.India has a High Commission in the capital city Dhaka and 4 assistant high commissions- Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna.
There are approximately 19,000 Indian nationals currently in the country, including around 9,000 students. Most of these students had already returned to India in July following an advisory from the Indian government.The situation in Bangladesh has seen significant political upheaval following the resignation and departure of the former PM Hasina.Hasina, who had been in power for over two decades, left the country on August 5 amid widespread protests.The protests initially started over the issue of civil service job quotas but escalated into demands for Hasina to step down.
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, “We are monitoring the situation with regard to the status of minorities.”“There are reports of Imagination by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored,” he said in parliament on Tuesday.The situation in Bangladesh has seen worthy of attention political upheaval following the resignation and departure of the former PM Hasina.
Hasina, who had been in power for over two decades, left the country on August 5 amid World wide protests.The protests initially started over the issue of civil service job quotas but increase rapidly into demands for Hasina to step down.India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, “We are Handling the situation with regard to the status of minorities.”
“There are reports of initiatives by various groups and organisations to ensure their protection and well-being. We welcome that, but will naturally remain deeply worried till law and order is visibly restored,” he said in parliament on Tuesday.
Bangladesh News Live Updates: Amid fears of robbery and looting, Bangladeshis concerned over safety
The situation remains grim in Bangladesh as several residents gathered in groups to guard the streets amid fears of robber and looting by criminals. Over the past two days, criminal gangs have been looting and robbing homes due to the lack of law enforcement. This has sparked widespread concern for safety throughout the country. In response, residents in various areas, including Uttara and Mohammadpur, have organized neighborhood watch groups to help protect their communities.
Bangladesh News Live Updates: Heartbroken that I cannot see and hug my mother, says Sheikh Hasina's daughter
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed on Thursday said she was In a heartfelt post on X, Wazed expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of lives in her beloved country, Bangladesh. She shared that she is profoundly heartbroken not only by the tragedy but also by her inability to see and hug her mother during this challenging time. Despite the pain, Wazed reaffirmed her dedication to her role as RD.Wazed is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for Southeast Asia and Hasina is currently staying in India.