Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02pm on 08 Aug 2024,Thursday International
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday, marking a new chapter after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure. Hasina resigned following mass protests led by students demanding her departure. The 84-year-old Yunus, known for his pioneering work in microfinance through Grameen Bank, took the oath at Bangabhaban, administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Yunus returned to Dhaka from Paris after medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes, emphasizing India's commitment to peace and the protection of minorities in Bangladesh during this transitional period.
