Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh amidst violence and chaos after Sheikh Hasina was overthrown following years of her authoritarian rule. With over 1,400 protesters killed in the violent wake of her regime, Yunus, a Nobel laureate and former microfinance pioneer, was asked by student activists to lead an interim government. He accepted, aiming to restore democracy in a country described as devastated with ruined institutions. Under his leadership, significant early steps have been taken towards accountability in law enforcement and addressing human rights abuses stemming from Hasina's regime.
Yunus noted the devastation in Bangladesh upon his return, saying it resembled Gaza, as entire institutions and policies, not just buildings, had been destroyed.
The protests against Hasina's regime were marked by immense violence, with over 1,400 people killed, leading the UN to suggest a potential crime against humanity.
Yunus agreed to lead a new interim government, prompted by student protesters, marking a significant shift away from years of repression under Hasina.
The aftermath of Hasina's authoritarian rule has sparked hopes for democratic reform, with initial steps taken against police accountability and human rights abuses.
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