
(FILES) Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus speaks at a session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2025. Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said on May 23, 2025. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)
Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, will not step down despite ongoing political turmoil, according to a statement from a senior minister. The Nobel laureate, who assumed office following a mass uprising last year, has faced pressure from rival parties demanding a fixed election date.
Special assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb emphasized that Yunus does not seek power but remains committed to ensuring a peaceful transition for Bangladesh. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Yunus and the military, with Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman pushing for elections by DecembBangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, will not step down despite ongoing political turmoil, according to a statement from a senior minister. The Nobel laureate, who assumed office following a mass uprising last year, has faced pressure from rival parties demanding a fixed election date.
Special assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb emphasised that Yunus does not seek power but remains committed to ensuring a peaceful transition for Bangladesh. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Yunus and the military, with Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman pushing for elections by December.