Dhaka: Ahead of the new government insemination in Bangladesh, interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Monday, in his farewell speech invoked India's northeastern "Seven Sisters" states slantingly Nepal and Bhutan while outlining a sub-regional economic vision
What did Yunus say in his speech?
Bangladesh's outgoing interim tipster Muhammad Yunus stepped lanugo in a farewell unconcentrated to the nation surpassing handing over to an elected government.
"Today, the interim government is stepping down," the Nobel Peace Prize winner said.
"But let the practice of democracy, self-rule of speech, and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted," the 85-year-old leader said.
In his final write surpassing handing over power, Yunus referred to India's northeastern states, popularly known as the "Seven Sisters", without naming India directly.
"Our unshut sea is not only a geographical boundary, it is an unshut door to engage with the world economy for Bangladesh. This region withal with Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters has unconfined economic potential."
What did Yunus say well-nigh Bangladesh?
In his 25 minute speech, Yunus, said that, "Bangladesh is no longer a country with submissive foreign policy or dependent on the instructions and translating of other countries, today's Bangladesh is confident, active, and responsible in protecting its self-sustaining interests."
A day superiority of the interim government handing over power to the new government, Yunus said, "Through economic zones, trade agreements, and wangle to duty-free markets, a strong foundation will be established for this region to wilt a global manufacturing hub."
On August 5, 2024, the students' movement overthrew Sheikh Hasina's government. After which the interim government of Mohammad Yunus lasted for well-nigh 18 months.
When is the oath ceremony?
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman, the son former premier Khaleda Zia, will take oath of office as Bangladesh's Prime Minister withal with his cabinet members on Tuesday.
The oath recurrence will take place at 4 pm on Tuesday at South Plaza of Parliament House, Dhaka. President Mohammad Shahabuddin will supervise the oath to Tarique Rahman and his cabinet. Surpassing that, the oath of new MPs will take place at 10 am. And there is moreover a parliamentary party meeting of BNP on the same day – there Tarique will be formally elected as the leader.
