The Voice News : Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, is reportedly considering resigning. Nahid Islam, Convenor of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), met with Professor Yunus on Thursday evening at his residence, the state guest house Jamuna, to discuss the matter.
Mr. Islam confirmed to BBC Bangla that he met with Professor Yunus due to reports circulating since morning about his potential resignation. He said, “We heard news about his resignation this morning, so we went to discuss the matter with him.”
According to Mr. Islam, Professor Yunus expressed concern about whether he would be able to function effectively in the current political situation. Quoting Professor Yunus, he said:
“If I cannot work… you brought me here after a popular uprising, for reform and change. But now I feel like I am being held hostage. I can’t work like this.”
Mr. Islam urged Professor Yunus not to make a hasty decision about resigning, emphasizing the need for unity among political parties and national stability.
However, Professor Yunus reportedly told Mr. Islam that he is thinking about resignation, saying the current situation makes it hard for him to carry out his duties.
This development comes amid increasing political tensions. Earlier on the same day, the BNP demanded the resignation of two advisors—Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud—as well as National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman, citing their alleged partisan behavior regarding the ongoing movement to swear in BNP leader Ishraq Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South.
In response, a senior NCP leader warned that if reforms were not implemented, three other advisors—Asif Nazrul (Law), Salehuddin Ahmed (Finance), and Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud (Planning)—might also be pressured to resign, branding them as BNP sympathizers.
Amid the turmoil, Mahfuz Alam, the Information Advisor, issued a Facebook statement apologizing for any past divisive remarks.
