Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus is calling for calm and unity as the country works to rebuild following weeks of violent protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus, a Nobel Peace laureate, was appointed as interim leader after talks between various civic and military leaders, as well as student activists who played a key role in the protests. He praised the student protestors for their efforts and urged them to continue being peaceful. Yunus condemned any violence that has occurred since Hasina’s resignation and emphasized the need for unity in the country. He will be sworn in as interim leader on Thursday night, according to military chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, who also promised that those responsible for violence would be brought to justice. Yunus, known for his work in developing microcredit markets, expressed a desire to see the situation in Bangladesh and work towards resolving the country’s troubles. He indicated that it was too early to determine when elections would be held and emphasized the need for further discussions. With Yunus at the helm, the hope is for a period of stability and cooperation as Bangladesh moves forward.
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