2024-08-08 00:43:48
Nobel Peace Prize winning economist as the chief advisor of the interim government. When the name of Muhammad Yunus was proposed, the President also agreed to it. An initial list of 10 to 15 people has been given to form this interim government. Within 24 hours, the interim government will be announced with that list, said the coordinator of anti-discrimination student movement. Nahid Islam.
The priority list includes student representation along with civil society. This list will be finalized soon after discussion with various political parties.
Nahid said these things after the meeting of representatives of the anti-discrimination student movement with the president and the chief of the three forces at Bangabhaban on Tuesday night (August 6).
Coordinator Nahid Islam said, ‘We coordinators and liaison committee of anti-discrimination student movement and respected teachers Professor Asif Nazrul and Professor Tanjim Uddin Khan along with us came to Bangabhaban. We had a fruitful discussion on the current situation with the President in the presence of Army, Navy and Air Force Chiefs. We have received an assurance from the Bangabhavan that the proposed government will be the final interim government proposed by the student and citizen revolutionaries.
Nahid Islam said, ‘There will be a call to all today, we have discussed the current situation of the country with the chiefs of the three forces and the president. They honored the student-citizens who had revolted. Besides, he expressed deep concern about the chaotic situation going on in the country. We call upon all, that the interim government proposed by the student-revolutionaries be declared at the earliest. So that the people have that trust.’
Calling for the protection of state assets and minority communities, Nahid Islam said, ‘We must protect the infrastructure, state assets and minority communities. The police and law enforcement forces will be reorganized and deployed to restore peace and order among the people as soon as possible. Even today student citizens have taken responsibility for traffic in Dhaka city, guarding the temple. Everyone appreciated it. We have to be vigilant until law and order returns to the country. To avoid any kind of vandalism, looting should be guarded, alert position should be kept. We will build a new Bangladesh by forming the country together.’
Dr. Yunus is currently based in France. About when he will come to the country, Nahid Islam said, ‘He (Dr. Yunus) has had a minor operation. He will leave for the country today (Wednesday). Perhaps you will reach the country by tonight or tomorrow morning. By this time our list will also be finalized. Maybe we can do the swearing in of the full interim government in 24 hours or more.’
Regarding the attack on various media, Nahid Islam said, ‘We are calling everyone to maintain a peaceful environment. Students have made a coup, it is their responsibility to protect it and form a new Bangladesh. We have seen various sabotages, planned attacks and attempts to sabotage this movement. Everyone will be urged to stop such attacks and looting. Those who were involved in genocide, corruption will be brought to justice. No one will take the law into their own hands. We do not want revenge and bloodshed. We want a peaceful Bangladesh.’