Yunus sworn as chief adviser
On August 8, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as chief adviser of the Bangladesh interim government, three days after former PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid massive protests against the government quota system in jobs. (Photo: Reuters)
Figurehead president administers the oath
Bangladesh's figurehead President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to Muhammad Yunus as chief advisor, a position equivalent to prime minister. (Photo: Reuters)
Oath-taking ceremony at ‘Bangabhaban’
The oath-taking ceremony took place at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'in Dhaka, attended by foreign diplomats, civil society members, leading businessmen, and members of the former opposition party.
16-member council of advisers announced
A 16-member council of advisers was announced to assist Yunus in managing state affairs. Md. Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, two key organizers of the anti-discrimination student movement, were also included in the council. (Photo: AP)
Yunus waves his hand
The new chief adviser was seen waving his hand while leaving his residence to attend the oath taking ceremony. (Photo: Reuters)
Yunus’ arrival in Bangladesh
Muhammed Yunus, who was in Paris for Olympics 2024 returned to Bangladesh in the early hours of August 8. (Photo: AP)
Senior Army officials welcome Yunus
Senior officials of the Bangladesh Army were present at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to welcome Muhammad Yunus. (Photo: AFP)
Yunus embraces supporters
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus warmly hugged his supporters upon arriving at the airport in Dhaka. (Photo: AFP)
'Second independence'
Muhammad Yunus held a press conference at the airport where he called the recent events as Bangladesh's "second independence." (Photo: Reuters)
Yunus urge to supporters
The 84-year-old Nobel laureate urged his supporters to maintain peace and restore order in the country. (Photo: Reuters)
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