Yunus will lead 'democratic process' in Bangladesh: army chief
Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh through a democratic transition upon his arrival to head an interim government.
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- Published Date: 06:21 | 07 August 2024
- Modified Date: 06:21 | 07 August 2024
Nobel-winner Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh through a "democratic process" when he arrives in the country to helm an interim government, army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said Wednesday.
"He is very eager to do this," the general said in a televised address to the nation. "I am certain that he will be able to take us through a beautiful democratic process and that we will benefit from this."
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