Muhammad Yunus will return to Bangladesh on Thursday and is expected to lead the interim government.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 8: Nobel Laureate economist Muhammad Yunus is anticipated to return to Bangladesh on Thursday, according to the Dhaka Tribune. Yunus is expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 2:10 pm on an Emirates flight from Dubai, pending any delays, as reported by Yunus Centre.
Yunus' return marks his upcoming role as the head of the interim government, following a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The oath-taking ceremony for Yunus, proposed as the interim government head, is scheduled for the following day, as mentioned by Nahid Islam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
On Wednesday, Yunus Centre issued a statement congratulating the students who were instrumental in achieving the Second Victory Day and urged the public to avoid violence.Â
"I congratulate the courageous students who led the way to our Second Victory Day and the public for their full support. Let's capitalize on this new victory and avoid letting it slip away through mistakes. I strongly urge everyone to remain calm and avoid all forms of violence. I call on students, political party members, and non-political citizens to stay peaceful," the statement said.
The statement emphasized the country's potential and called for a focus on building a better future. "Our country is beautiful and full of exciting possibilities. We must protect it and make it a great place for ourselves and future generations," Yunus Centre added.
Furthermore, Yunus Centre condemned violence, stating, "Our youth is ready to lead in creating a new world. We must not miss this opportunity by resorting to senseless violence. Violence is our enemy. Please avoid creating more adversaries. Stay calm and help others to remain calm. Any path of violence will lead to destruction. Please be calm and contribute to building the country."