New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The leaders of the students and janata (masses) revolutionary movement chose Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead the post-revolutionary government of Bangladesh. As the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Yunus raised the ideals of the revolution to a higher plane, imbued with the aspirations of the people and emotion-laden tributes to the fallen. Yunus seemed to savor the opportunity to lead the nation.

Fall Of Previous Regime

Leading up to the change of government on August 5, 2024, it is estimated that up to 95% of the people participating directly or indirectly in the movement demanded the resignation of the authoritarian ruler. About 40% of those on the streets and their supporters from the ruling Awami ...