DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has signaled he may step down amid escalating political unrest and mounting pressure from opposition parties.
Sources close to his office revealed that, Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate serving as chief adviser until general elections, is contemplating resignation if he does not receive full backing from key political stakeholders.
The nation, home to approximately 170 million people, has been embroiled in turmoil since a student-led uprising last August ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting a period of political instability.
Recent weeks have seen intensified protests in Dhaka, with rival parties demanding electoral reforms and greater representation.
Yunus reportedly expressed his frustrations during a cabinet meeting, stating he might resign if the current political environment remains unchanged. An aide confirmed that Yunus was persuaded by his cabinet members to delay any decision, emphasizing the importance of stability.
In related developments, Nahid Islam, leader of the National Citizen Party—comprising many of the student activists involved in the previous uprising—met with Yunus to discuss the crisis.
While Islam urged Yunus to remain in office, the interim leader is reportedly reconsidering his ability to govern effectively under the current circumstances.
Meanwhile, calls for dialogue have been growing. Shafiqur Rahman, head of Jamaat-e-Islami, suggested Yunus convene an all-party meeting to de-escalate tensions and find common ground.
The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organized large-scale protests this week, demanding the resignation of the interim government, marking a significant escalation in public dissent.
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