Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to continue as Bangladesh interim government head

International News: Mohammad Yunus, the head of the interim government of Bangladesh and the Nobel Peace Prize winner, will continue to be held. This has been said by one of his top advisors. There was speculation about his resignation amid political tension, but Planning Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmood clarified that Yunus never spoke of leaving the post. He said that although the government is facing many challenges, they are still performing their duties.

Emergency cabinet meeting and preparations to meet opposition

Yunus suddenly called an emergency cabinet meeting, which took place a few hours before the meeting with the opposition parties. The current situation and political instability of the government were discussed in the meeting. Although no official agenda of the meeting was released, Yunus press secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed that meetings with opposition parties-Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami-are scheduled. The purpose of these meetings is to reduce political stress and get support on the government's roadmap.

Increase in road performance and political pressure

The political situation in the country remains dynamic and stressful. Recently, BNP supporters held a huge demonstration in the capital, Dhaka, seeking to declare the clear date of the election. Yunus has promised that the general elections will be held by June 2026, but the opposition is pressuring it to fix the date immediately. Political protests and demonstrations are becoming a big challenge for the government.

Differences over tensions with army and election date

Along with political pressure, the situation with Yunus's army is also becoming complicated. Army Chief General Walker-Uz-Zaman recently said that elections should be held by December. This statement does not match Yunus's proposal to hold elections by June 2026 and clearly shows differences between them. In this situation, Yunus's role and the government's stability are being questioned.

Assurance to continue in the post of Yunus amid stress

Yunus came to power after the mass movement last year, and his neutral role was considered important in the transitional phase of the country. However, after increasing political rebellion and tension, it is becoming difficult to take over. But at the moment, senior government officials have made it clear that Younus will continue in the post, and he has no intention of removing his responsibilities.