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Muhammad Yunus is aiming for a five-year term as the military pushes for elections in Bangladesh
His supporters demand reforms before elections, rallying in Dhaka for Yunus
Yunus was appointed as Chief Adviser after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster last year
Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government in Bangladesh, is seeking to extend his stay in power for five years amidst pressure for elections in the country. This move comes after a deadly protest led to the collapse of the government last year.
Yunus and his supporters are using pressure tactics to delay nationwide elections, with posters in Dhaka calling for “reforms first, elections later” and to “keep Yunus in power for five years”.
Initially appointed as Chief Adviser after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, Yunus is now facing criticism for attempting to stay in power without holding elections.
Recent reports suggest that Yunus has faced opposition over a proposed Rohingya Corridor and has even threatened resignation. This has sparked political unrest, leading to planned rallies in support of Yunus.
Yunus’s critics allege that he is collaborating with Islamic hardliners to prolong his tenure, using the students’ movement as a front.
Concerns have also been raised over Yunus’s plan to build a Rohingya Corridor in Bangladesh, which has faced strong opposition from the Bangladesh Army and led to resignations within the government.
The military is pushing for elections by December, challenging Yunus’s hold on power. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has called for elections by December to ensure the interim government’s temporary rule.
