Muhammad Yunus Steps In: New Era for Bangladesh

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus returns from Paris to take the oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government after Sheikh Hasina's ouster amid widespread protests. Yunus emphasizes citizen safety and acknowledges the role of youth in achieving this 'second independence'. The interim government aims to transition power to an elected administration.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, 84, returned from Paris to take charge as head of Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday, following the resignation and flight of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after nationwide protests.

Yunus, celebrated for his work on microlending, landed back in Dhaka at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and was greeted by a range of officials, students, and civil society members. At a press conference, he expressed gratitude to the youth who led the protests, referring to the movement's success as 'independence for the second time'.

The interim government, which will function until an elected government is established, aims to bring normalcy and stability back to the nation. An oath-taking ceremony is planned, and the new administration will comprise around 15 members.