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Bangladesh Election Results: Muhammad Yunus, who has been running the interim government since the ousting of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, in July 2024, announced his resignation on Monday, handing over the governance responsibility to the elected BNP.

The Chief Adviser of the temporary government announced his resignation in a  farewell broadcast, a day before the oath-taking ceremony of Tarique Rahman. “Today, the interim government is stepping down. But let the practice of democracy, freedom of speech, and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted,” Yunus said in an address.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh in August 2024, days after former Chief Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following massive youth-led protests.

“That was the day of great liberation. What a day of joy it was! Bangladeshis across the world shed tears of happiness. The youth of our country freed it from the grip of a demon,” Yunus said.

During his address, Yunus affirmed that Bangladesh is no longer a ‘submissive’ country and it will form relationships with other countries on the basis of mutual respect and national interest. As per the Daily Star, Yunus said that his administration has restored the fundamental foundation of external engagement, including sovereignty, national interests, and dignity.

Yunus has officially handed over the government and leadership of the country to Tarique Rahman with his resignation. Rahman congratulated the BNP government on a "landslide victory" in the elections last week.

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Tarique Rahman To Take Oath On Tuesday

The oath-taking ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. Tarique reached the Parliament, registering a resounding victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, as he secured 209 seats out of a total of 297 seats. The swearing-in ceremony of the BNP chairman would be held at the South Plaza of the Parliament Complex instead of Bangabhaban.


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