Muhammad Yunus Leads Bangladesh Interim Government

After the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has taken charge, focusing on reforming the nation's governance and strengthening ties with neighboring India and the U.S. Yunus described the relationship between India and Bangladesh as 'twins born to be together' and expressed a desire for closer economic cooperation, akin to the European Union. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's strong criticism regarding violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Yunus remains optimistic about U.S. relations, citing a longstanding positive relationship. The recent protests, sparked by a student-led movement, resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths and significant unrest, prompting legal actions against Hasina, who continues her political activities from India. Yunus dismissed reports of atrocities against minorities as propaganda, emphasizing the need for stability and reform in Bangladesh's political landscape.