Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Returns to Bangladesh to Lead Interim Government

Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate economist, is set to return to Bangladesh to head an interim government. Yunus's arrival is scheduled on Thursday, and he will be sworn in the next day. Yunus Centre urges public calm and emphasizes on building a non-violent future.

Nobel Laureate economist Muhammad Yunus is expected to return to Bangladesh on Thursday, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. He is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on an Emirates flight from Dubai at 2:10 pm, provided the flight is on time, according to a statement from Yunus Centre.

Yunus' return marks a significant development as he is slated to head the interim government following a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Nahid Islam, coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, confirmed that the oath-taking ceremony for Yunus will be held the next day, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.

On Wednesday, Yunus Centre issued a statement congratulating students who played a crucial role in achieving the Second Victory Day and urged the public to avoid violence. The statement praised the students' leadership and called for the nation to make the best use of this new victory. Yunus Centre appealed to everyone to remain calm and refrain from violence. 'Please refrain from all kinds of violence,' the statement read.

The statement emphasized the country's potential and the importance of building a better future. 'This is our beautiful country with lots of exciting possibilities. We must protect and make it a wonderful place for future generations,' Yunus Centre added, noting that violence is their enemy.

Yunus Centre further stressed that the youth should focus on leading and creating a peaceful future. 'Violence is our enemy. Please don't create more enemies. Be calm and get ready to build the country. If we take the path of violence, everything will be destroyed. Please stay calm. Help those around you to stay calm,' the statement concluded.