Bangladesh: Nobel Laureate Set to Head Interim Government
The Facts
Muhammad Yunus, an 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist and banker, has been named chief advisor of strife-hit Bangladesh's interim government.
Yunus’s appointment as head of the government was reportedly announced on Wednesday, a day after Pres. Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament.
The Spin
Dr. Muhammad Yunus symbolizes hope in a nation yearning for peace and stability. He is committed to reforming Bangladesh's constitution to prevent dictatorship and maintaining an independent judiciary. As it navigates complex international relations, Yunus's administration must foster cooperation with global powers while securing lasting peace.
Celebrated Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus was once backed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before she turned against him. Yunus’s silence on human rights abuses under Hasina's regime stands in contrast to his stance later after their ties soured. IT remains to be seen if he has a genuine concern for his country or if he is just being an opportunist.
