The interim government will call elections as soon as possible: Dr. Yunus tells NHK

Chief advisor to the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, said the interim government’s task is to implement reforms as quickly as possible and the government will hold elections as soon as they are ready.

“Failure is not something we can accept,” he said yesterday (September 29) in an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK.

The conversation took place in New York, where he went to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Referring to students who played a major role in overthrowing Hasina’s government, Yunus said young people laid down their lives during the revolution. He indicated his position on the inclusion of the young generation in policy-making.

The chief adviser said Bangladesh looked forward to support from Japan, its largest donor, at this very critical period.

He emphasized that Japan’s cooperation is essential in rebuilding his country’s economy and establishing democracy there.