Bangladesh LIVE: Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in tomorrow
Yunus is expected to land from Paris tomorrow afternoon.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh will take oath on Thursday. Yunus is expected to land from Paris tomorrow afternoon.
General Waker addressed a press conference on Wednesday and said the interim government is likely to be sworn in at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.
He also said the advisory council may have 15 members.
Yunus, the 84-year-old economist, was on Tuesday appointed as the head of interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following deadly protests against her government over a controversial quota system in jobs.
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Deeply concerned about reports of violence in Bangladesh: US
The United States has expressed deep concerns about the continued violence in Bangladesh including attacks on members of religious or political groups and said it will be vital for the new government to credibly investigate all such instances and provide justice to victims.
"We are deeply concerned about continued reports of violence in Bangladesh – including violence directed at members of religious or political groups. We are equally concerned about reports of violence against police and law enforcement," a State Department spokesperson told PTI on Tuesday.
"We repeat our call for de-escalation on all sides and a return to calm. This is not a time for retribution or revenge," the spokesperson said in response to a question. "As a friend and partner to the Bangladeshi people, the United States will continue to support Bangladesh's democratic aspirations and promote respect for human rights for all," said the spokesperson.
