Dr. Muhammad Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to lead an interim government

Upon arrival in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus acknowledged that there is still much work to be done in the country as he assumes the role of interim leader.

The 84-year-old expressed his excitement to the TGE shortly after arriving in Dhaka's capital from France on Thursday. Later, he will take the oath of office.

Shortly after Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled Bangladesh with a firm grip for 15 years, sought refuge in India, his plane landed.

Following weeks of student-led protests that resulted in numerous casualties, the prime minister resigned amidst mounting pressure for her to step down.

Professor Yunus was appointed as chief adviser of the interim government after a meeting involving President Mohammed Shahabuddin, military leaders, and student leaders.

The students were adamant about their refusal to accept a military-led government and instead expressed their desire for Prof Yunus to take the lead.

There is optimism that Professor Yunus, the banker for people with low incomes, can restore democracy to Bangladesh following a prolonged period of autocratic governance.

During his address on Thursday, he underscored the importance of "discipline" as Bangladesh embarks on its reconstruction journey.

"Hard work and getting things done," the professor said with a smile as he navigated through the airport. Exciting prospects have emerged.

"Today is a momentous day," he later informed reporters, expressing that it felt as though "Bangladesh has achieved a second independence" while urging for the reinstatement of law and order.

In recent weeks, Bangladesh has been engulfed in turmoil. Over 400 individuals have tragically lost their lives in the wake of protests that commenced in June, calling for the abolition of a civil service quota system.

Several individuals lost their lives following the Supreme Court's recent decision to support student demands and effectively eliminate the quota system.

Over the past few weeks, the protests have transformed into a widespread movement against the government. A group of students and their supporters had organised a march to the prime minister's residence scheduled for Monday.

However, just as the march was about to commence, a significant development unfolded: Sheikh Hasina departed Bangladesh and tendered her resignation as prime minister. She is presently located in Delhi.