Bangladesh Student Protest Calls for New Interim Government

Bangladesh student protest leaders have demanded the creation of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The army chief intends to meet with the protest coordinators to discuss their demands.

Bangladesh student protest coordinators have issued a call for the establishment of an interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, according to a video released on Facebook early Tuesday.

Simultaneously, the Bangladesh army chief is scheduled to meet with the protest leaders at 12 pm local time (0600 GMT) on Tuesday, the army announced in a separate statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)