News Desk : dhakamirror.com
Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus will be the chief adviser of the interim government, said a press release of Bangabhaban yesterday.
The decision came after a meeting on the formation of the interim government between key organisers of the anti-discriminatory movement and President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The heads of the three armed forces were also present at the meeting.
Around 6:00pm, the coordinator of the students’ movement entered the Bangabhaban, reports our correspondent from the spot.
At the meeting, which started around 7:00pm, the student leaders proposed the formation of an interim government headed by Prof Yunus. President Md Shahabuddin agreed with their proposal.
“An interim govt will be announced within 24 hours,” Nahid Islam, one of the coordinators of the student movement told the media around 12.15am today (7 August).
“We have presented a list of 10-15 individuals. We will not publish the list now as it is not confirmed yet. We will sit with all political parties to discuss the list.”
Nahid also said, “Dr Yunus is not in the country yet. He will return tomorrow.”
“The three armed forces chiefs and the president praised and appreciated the people taking to the streets to control traffic and ensure security for the temples and minority communities,” he added.
Earlier around 6pm, the coordinators entered the Bangabhaban.
Dhaka University Professors Asif Nazrul and Tanjim Uddin also attended the meeting.
