online desk: Before returning home and leading the interim government, Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus in an interview with NDTV on Wednesday said the first task of the new government would be to restore law and order.He said India’s north-east, West Bengal and Myanmar will be affected if Bangladesh becomes unstable.
Dr Yunus said, “Bangladesh is a country of 170 million people. Most of them are young. They have not been able to cast their votes. The main task would be to return their rights.”
In reply to a question, he said the instability exists in the country as there was no law and order for so many years.
The demand for the resignation of the prime minister grew stronger and she was forced to resign as the law and order broke down, he said adding people are now celebrating that fall.
The celebration has created instability and stability will return from there.
In another query, the economist said, Sheikh Hasina made the people undemocratic by making the country unstable. “We have to keep in mind that democracy is the medicine of instability.”
He said this time the people of Bangladesh will enjoy the real taste of democracy. They will witness a transparent election, which is the main goal of this revolution.
In replying to another question regarding Islamic fundamentalism, extremism and breaking of sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Dr Yunus said Sheikh Hasina is liable for all these incidents.
She has tainted the image of her own father. She has embittered the mind of the people in such a way that people are doing this out of disrespect. Hasina is responsible for this, he added.
The Nobel Laureate said, “Maintaining the law and order would be the prime task, which Hasina failed to do. As a result, her government broke down in such a way. This had not happened if the rule of law would have been established. What is now taking place is the continuation of the rule of Hasina. Now we have to ensure that the people will return home after the celebration. They would concentrate on work. They would work freely.”
Asked about Hasina’s stay, he said this would not be right for her to continue her stay in India.
Bangladesh interim government’s probable chief said minorities will be safe if Bangladesh becomes democratic in real sense. Their sayings will be taken to consideration, he said adding minorities will be able to cast votes.
Yunus said minorities will be able to elect their representatives as minorities in India do.
Dr Yunus’ message to the nation
Dr Mohammad Yunus, who has been nominated as the chief adviser of the interim government, has given a message to the people of the country.
He is staying in Paris, the capital of France for treatment and scheduled to return home on Thursday afternoon.
Interim government will be formed after his arrival.
Meanwhile, Dr Yunus has addressed the nation, says a press release of Yunus Center on Wednesday.
Yunus said, “I congratulate brave students, who led in realizing our second victory day. I congratulate the people of Bangladesh, who extended full support in the movement of the students.”
Calling to ensure the best use of this fresh victory, the Nobel Laureate said, “Let us not allow any mistake to ruin this victory. I urge all to maintain peace, shun any kind of violence and not to destroy any kinds of properties.”
Requesting all students and people irrespective of political parties to maintain peace, Yunus said, “Our prime task now is to protect our beautiful and huge prospective country for ourselves and the next generation and to take forward.”
Calling to refrain from all types of violence, Yunus said, “Violence is the enemy of all of us. Kindly, don’t make enemies. Be peaceful and come forward to construct the country. Kindly, maintain peace and help others nearby in maintaining peace.”