Muhammad Yunus Chief Adviser of Bangladesh 8 August 2024 – present | |
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Cabinet | |
Party | Independent |
Nominated by | Anti-discrimination Students Movement |
Appointed by | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
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The leadership of Muhammad Yunus began on 8 August 2024 when he was sworn in as the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh by President Mohammed Shahabuddin.[1] In August 2024, after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister and her departure to India, the key coordinators of the protest announced that Yunus would be Chief Adviser of the Interim Government.[2][3] The main pledge of the interim government is organize a constituent assembly to draft and adopt a new, inclusive, democratic constitution, ensuring the inviolability of human dignity.[4]