Yunus Aide Claims Sheikh Hasina Ouster Was Secretly Planned

Hindustan Times · politics

A former interim government spokesperson has claimed that plans to bring Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to power were discussed days before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh on August 5, 2024. Student leaders reportedly approached Yunus through a news agency journalist, with an editor facilitating initial discussions for him to lead an interim government. The operation was allegedly conducted in complete secrecy, with the journalist praised for his discretion amidst political turmoil. This suggests a pre-existing plan for Yunus's ascent to leadership following Hasina's departure.