Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday introduced his resignation a day forward of the formation of Tarique Rahman’s BNP authorities in Dhaka.
The chief advisor of the interim authorities in Bangladesh, which was fashioned following Sheikh Hasina’s exit, made the announcement in a farewell broadcast to the nation earlier than handing over to an elected authorities.
“In the present day, the interim authorities is stepping down. However let the follow of democracy, freedom of speech, and basic rights that has begun not be halted,” Yunus mentioned in an tackle.
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Yunus had returned to Bangladesh in August 2024, days after the autumn of Hasina authorities.
“That was the day of nice liberation. What a day of pleasure it was! Bangladeshis the world over shed tears of happiness. The youth of our nation freed it from the grip of a demon,” Yunus mentioned.
He additionally mentioned Bangladesh is now not a “submissive” nation and that its relations with international locations can be based mostly on mutual respect and nationwide curiosity. He mentioned his administration had restored basic foundations of exterior engagement, together with sovereignty, nationwide pursuits, and dignity, in accordance with The Each day Star.
With the resignation, Yunus has now formally handed over the ability to Tarique after congratulating the BNP on a “landslide victory” within the elections final week.
Tarique Rahman’s oath-taking on Tuesday
The announcement comes a day earlier than the scheduled oath-taking of Tarique Rahman as the brand new Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Tarique’s BNP emerged victorious within the essential normal elections on Friday, successful 209 out of 297 seats.
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The swearing-in ceremony of the BNP chairman could be held on the South Plaza of the Parliament Complicated as an alternative of Bangabhaban.
Bangladesh’s Islamist social gathering Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats, whereas former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League was barred from contesting polls.
Whereas 299 Members of Parliament are set to take oath for the thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad, uncertainty stays over whether or not the members will take a second oath as members of the proposed constitutional reform council.
Although the present legal guidelines in Bangladesh solely gives for the swearing-in of MPs, it has no point out of a constitutional reform council. Nonetheless, the Implementation Order of the July constitution stipulates that after a “sure” referendum, a constitutional reform council could be fashioned which can be made up of the MPs elected within the thirteenth parliamentary elections.
