New Delhi, May 23 -- Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has reportedly said he is "thinking of" stepping down from the post - almost a year after taking over the office following a mass agitation that ousted then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Amid the rumours around Yunus' resignation, a top student leader said on Thursday that Bangladesh's de-facto prime minister has expressed concerns over the political parties not reaching a "common ground."

Since becoming Bangladesh's chief advisor, Yunus's main role is said to be: "Reform the system and prepare for fair elections."

Yunus had promised major reforms in various sectors. But a lack of progress and growing political disagreement have put his administration in a tight spot.

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