Incoming head of interim government hails ‘second Victory Day’ but tells Bangladeshis: ‘Violence is our enemy’Profile: Who is Muhammad Yunus?The Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is to lead an interim government in Bangladesh, urged people in the country to “refrain from all kinds of violence” after a mass uprising that has included communal attacks.Concern is rising in Bangladesh and neighbouring India over continuing violent unrest after the ousting of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina; in particular, attacks on Hindu homes, shops and temples. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/07/nobel-laureate-muhammad-yunus-urges-peace-ahead-of-return-to-bangladesh
Author : Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi, Redwan Ahmed in Dhaka and Kaamil Ahmed in London
Publish date : 2024-08-07 14:52:02
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