Bangladesh on edge: Yunus government faces scrutiny over handling of civil unrest
The caretaker government of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and now caretaker Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, is accused of being a dictatorship. In this episode, Bangladesh has begun political demonstrations. Thousands of Bangladeshis are prepared to demonstrate on the streets of the capital Dhaka. These demonstrations will continue for three days.
In Bangladesh, the coming three days will be busy for the chief adviser of the interim government Mohammad Yunus. Actually, a three-day political unrest has begun in Bangladesh from Thursday. TThousands will be ready to protest in the capital city Dhaka. On the one hand, the opposition parties are mobilizing with the hope of coming to power, on the other hand, the people's anger against the Yunus government is evident.
Government of Nobel Peace Prize laureate
The government of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and incumbent caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus is being accused of dictatorship. Yunus, 84, assumed power last year when the palace of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was stormed by a mob and escaped to India. Yunus had assured that the elections would be held by December 2025, but nothing concrete has so far emerged.
BNP's strength will be witnessed on Labour Day
The biggest opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has made arrangements for a massive rally on Labour Day on Thursday. The party asserts that this will be the largest rally in recent times. "This rally will mark the tone of regime change," asserted BNP media officer Shairul Kabir Khan.
Old friends and new party of youths also in the game
Jamaat-e-Islami and Jatiya Party will also come onto the streets. Jatiya Party, which is formerly linked to Sheikh Hasina, is in opposition now. Last year in October, an attack was carried out on the offices of the party, which is allegedly perpetrated by the government. The National Citizens' Party (NCP), which was organized by the students who led the agitation against the Hasina government, will organize a rally on Friday. The party was led by Nahid Islam, who had previously resigned upon joining the Yunus government.
Islamic organization warns
NCP chief Ariful Islam Adeeb has stated that it is not an act of strength but a mode of public debate, but we are hoping to have 30,000 people. On Saturday, an Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam will also hold a "grand rally" in Dhaka.The organization's leader Mamunul Haque has stated that the moment has arrived to remind the government about our sacrifices. "Whether it is Yunus or whoever, we will not remain quiet," she has demanded cancellation of the Women's Rights Commission recommendations.
