High hopes for change as Bangladeshis welcome new leader Yunus home
Thursday, 8 August 2024 () Three days after a student-led uprising forced the autocratic premier to flee, Bangladeshis welcomed Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as the caretaker government leader. Yunus faces significant challenges, including corruption and law enforcement, but hopes for democracy and stability are high. His international reputation and lack of political entanglements are seen as assets for the country's future.