Bangladesh’s interim government to be sworn in tonight

Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to be held at 8:00pm in presence of some 400 dignitaries, reported Bangladesh news agency, The Daily Star.

He hinted that the interim government may be made up of 15 members but did not disclose their names and tenure.

On Aug 6, President Mohammed Shahabuddin gave his consent to the proposal of the key student protest organisers for making Prof Yunus the interim government chief.

General Waker-Uz-Zaman said they have discussed with political parties and protest organisers about making Prof Yunus the interim government chief.

He said they talked to the president about it and made the proposal.

He added that Prof Yunus will reach Bangladesh today.

General Waker-Uz-Zaman hoped that Prof Yunus would get support from all political parties and students, and he would be successful in discharging his duties.

“The navy chief, the air force chief and I … We all will support him,” he said.