The Daily Populous Friday May 23rd, 2025 evening edition
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Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, reportedly threatened to resign if parties do not give him their backing, a political ally and sources in his office said Thursday. Rumours about the chief adviser’s possible resignation had been circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon.

Nahid Islam, leader of the National Citizen Party, confirmed that Yunus was “thinking about resigning”. He held a private conversation with the chief adviser amid the rumours, sources told Dhaka Tribune.

“We have been hearing news of sir's resignation regarding the current situation in the country since this morning. So, I went to meet sir to discuss that matter,” Nahid Islam told BBC Bangla.

“He says he's thinking about it. He feels like the situation is such that he won't be able to work,” Nahid said.

Nahid Islam — who had initially been part of Yunus's cabinet before resigning to form a political party — reportedly “urged him to remain in office”.

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Yunus 'feels somewhat embarrassed' It was also learned that the chief adviser sought cooperation from all parties. Bangladesh-based Daily Star reported that Yunus expressed discontent about relentless protests over myriad demands.

Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who leads the caretaker government as its chief advisor until elections, told his cabinet he wanted to quit if political parties did not give him their full support, a source inside his office said.

Meanwhile, a source told Dhaka Tribune, “The chief adviser feels somewhat embarrassed due to the continuous agitation on various issues recently. He does not want to remain in office if he cannot work independently. This situation was discussed during the meeting.”

Nahid also quoted Yunus as saying, “I cannot work like this. The political parties cannot reach a common ground.”

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Bangladesh in turmoil Yunus's reported threat to stand down comes a day after thousands of supporters of the powerful Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallied in Dhaka, holding large-scale protests against the interim government for the first time.

The BNP, on Thursday, reportedly issued a stark warning that it may be forced to reconsider its cooperation with Yunus' interim government if a specific roadmap for holding the next general election within December next is not announced immediately.

sbnt2 on May 23rd, 2025 at 14:59 UTC »

The man couldn’t run an NGO without allegations of money laundering.

Governing a place like Bangladesh is well past his capabilities.

BROWN-MUNDA_ on May 23rd, 2025 at 10:51 UTC »

SS: Summary:

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser and Nobel laureate, is reportedly considering resigning due to growing political pressure and protests. Nahid Islam, leader of the National Citizen Party and former cabinet member, confirmed Yunus is “thinking about resigning” and feels unable to work under current conditions. Yunus has expressed frustration over the lack of political consensus and ongoing agitation. His resignation threat follows mass protests by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which demands a clear roadmap for general elections by December. The interim government, led by Yunus, has recently taken steps that may limit India's market access to Bangladesh.

BROWN-MUNDA_ on May 23rd, 2025 at 10:50 UTC »

This was going to happen. Bangladesh is big mess.. You are fighting with India and want's to friends with Pakistan. Allowing more chinese intervention in your country. Rise of extremists are another factor to play.