'This is 2nd liberation of Bangladesh',says Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus as Sheikh Hasina resigns
Summary
TLDRIn a significant interview, Professor Yunus discusses the rapid political changes in Bangladesh, expressing joy over the resignation of Prime Minister Shikha Hasina and her departure, which he views as a liberation for the country. He praises the young people leading the movement and shares his optimism for a fresh start in Bangladesh, with a focus on democracy, rule of law, and human rights. Yunus also addresses the role of external countries, the future of political parties, and the potential for a new political landscape driven by the youth.
Takeaways
- 📢 Professor Yunus expresses a sense of liberation and joy for Bangladesh, indicating that the people feel free now that the Prime Minister, Shikha Hasina, has resigned and left the country.
- 🎉 There is widespread celebration across Bangladesh, with young people being credited for leading the movement that has resulted in the current situation.
- 🌟 Professor Yunus believes that the youth and students will lead the future of Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of their role in shaping the country.
- 🏛 The Bangladesh Army has taken over and an interim government is expected to be formed, but the specifics of this government are yet to be determined.
- 🔍 Professor Yunus will continue his work with microcredit and social business in a more free environment, now that he is no longer under attack from the previous regime.
- 🛫 He plans to return to Bangladesh soon, indicating his commitment to continue working for the people of the country.
- 🗽 The script mentions the vandalization of the statue of Shikha Hasina's father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reflecting the public's sentiment towards Hasina's rule.
- 🤔 The role of international players like the US and India in the current situation is discussed, with the implication that they have been active but their exact influence remains unclear.
- 🇧🇩 The future of Bangladesh's relationship with India and the role of the opposition, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, are highlighted as important considerations moving forward.
- 🚫 The Jamaat-e-Islami party, which has been banned, is mentioned, raising questions about its potential role in future politics.
- 🌱 Professor Yunus hopes for a new kind of political formation in Bangladesh, with the younger generation taking over and shaping the country according to their vision.
Q & A
What was the main reason for Professor Yunus' feeling of liberation after the reported resignation of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
-Professor Yunus felt liberated because he perceived the former Prime Minister as an oppressive force, acting like an occupation force, dictator, or general controlling everything, and her departure symbolized the end of this control.
What is the significance of the young people's role in the recent political changes in Bangladesh according to Professor Yunus?
-The young people are credited with leading the movement that led to the reported resignation of the Prime Minister, bringing about a sense of liberation and unity across the country.
How does Professor Yunus view the potential for Bangladesh to start anew after the reported political changes?
-He sees it as an opportunity to make a fresh start, create a beautiful country, and fulfill the aspirations that were missed during the first round of independence in 1971.
What is Professor Yunus' perspective on the role of the Bangladesh Army in the current situation?
-He mentions that the Army has taken over and that the Bangladesh Army Chief has indicated the formation of an interim government, suggesting a transition phase is expected.
How does Professor Yunus plan to continue his work in the changed political environment?
-He intends to continue working for the people, particularly with microcredit and social business, in a more free environment that was previously restricted due to the former regime's actions against him.
What is the reported situation regarding the former Prime Minister's whereabouts after her resignation?
-There are unconfirmed reports that she has resigned and left Bangladesh, possibly landing in West Bengal, India.
What does Professor Yunus think about the vandalization of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue by protesters?
-He believes it reflects the protesters' feelings towards the former Prime Minister and the damage she has done to her own and her father's legacy.
What is Professor Yunus' view on the role of the US and India in the recent political developments in Bangladesh?
-He suggests that both countries have been active in Bangladesh, with India playing a major role and the US a minor one, but he does not specify the exact roles they have played in the recent events.
How does Professor Yunus envision the future relationship between India and Bangladesh?
-He hopes for a continued good relationship based on mutual respect, honor, and consideration of each other's opinions, with the specifics to be determined by the next elected government.
What is the current state of the opposition parties in Bangladesh, and what role does Professor Yunus foresee for them?
-He notes that the political landscape has changed significantly, with the Awami League and BNP in flux and other parties like Jamaat facing bans, suggesting that the new government and future elections will determine their roles.
What message does Professor Yunus have for the people of Bangladesh in light of the recent political changes?
-He encourages them to enjoy their newfound freedom and to adhere to democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law to ensure a strong and beautiful country.
Outlines
🏁 Liberation and Future of Bangladesh
In this paragraph, Professor Yunus discusses the rapid political developments in Bangladesh, including the reported resignation of Prime Minister Shikha Hina and her departure from the country. He expresses a sense of liberation felt by the people, as they no longer feel under an oppressive regime. Yunus highlights the role of the youth in leading the movement for change and emphasizes the importance of a fresh start for the country. He also mentions his own plans to continue working in a more liberated environment and his anticipation of returning to Bangladesh soon. The conversation also touches on the vandalism of a statue of Shikha Hina's father, Mujibur Rahman, and the implications for his legacy.
🌏 Regional Impact and Political Landscape
This paragraph delves into the potential impact of the political changes in Bangladesh on its relationship with India and the broader South Asian region. Yunus stresses the importance of maintaining good neighborly relations and the role of the future government in shaping these ties. He also addresses the state of the opposition in Bangladesh, noting the ill health of Khalid Zia from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the changes in the political landscape. Yunus speculates on the possibility of new political formations and the role of the younger generation in shaping the country's future, advocating for their leadership and commitment to democratic principles.
📢 Expression of Public Sentiment and Democratic Aspirations
In the final paragraph, the discussion centers on the public's reaction to the political upheaval, with a focus on the student protests that have catalyzed change. Yunus reflects on the importance of democratic expression and the capacity of the young generation to drive change. He anticipates potential backlash against the ruling Awami League and emphasizes the need for any response to be within the legal framework. Yunus concludes with a message of joy over Bangladesh's newfound independence and a call for the people to cherish and uphold democratic values for a strong and prosperous nation.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Liberation
💡Prime Minister Shikha Hasina
💡Interim Government
💡Microcredit
💡Occupation Force
💡Dictator
💡Independence Movement
💡Bilateral Relationship
💡Awami League
💡Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
💡Jamaat
💡Freedom Fighters
Highlights
Professor Yunus expresses joy and a sense of liberation for Bangladesh with the resignation of Prime Minister Shikha Hasina.
Yunus credits the young people for leading the movement that liberated the country.
He emphasizes the importance of making a fresh start to create a beautiful country for Bangladesh.
Yunus discusses the role of the Bangladesh Army in forming an interim government after Hasina's departure.
The professor shares his plans to continue working for the people, especially in a more free environment.
Yunus confirms his intention to return to Bangladesh soon.
He comments on the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue, attributing it to Hasina's actions.
Yunus believes Hasina has completely destroyed her father's legacy.
The role of the US and India in Bangladesh's political transition is questioned by Yunus.
Yunus hopes for a new kind of political formation led by the young generation in Bangladesh.
He calls for the new government to ensure democratic principles, freedom of speech, and rule of law.
Yunus sees a potential backlash against the ruling Awami League but stresses the importance of lawfulness.
The professor discusses the changing political landscape in Bangladesh, including the role of the BNP and Jamaat.
Yunus speculates on the emergence of new political roles and the importance of fair elections.
He encourages the people of Bangladesh to enjoy their newfound freedom and uphold democratic values.
Yunus reflects on the rapid change in Bangladesh's political situation, highlighting the power of the people's feelings when given the opportunity to express them.
The professor shares his joy about Bangladesh's independence and liberation in the closing remarks.
Transcripts
thank you so much Professor yunus for
joining us at the print again for
agreeing to talk to us again we were
talking in the afternoon today but then
things in Bangladesh the situation is
fast evolving and in fact after our
interview you know we uh started getting
reports of prime minister shik Hina
resigning uh unconfirmed reports of her
uh you know uh leaving Dhaka so I
thought we should talk again on the
evolving situation and what means what
does it mean for Bangladesh uh as we
talk sir reports are coming in that uh
shik Casina has resigned and along with
her sister she has left Bangladesh again
there are unconfirmed reports that she
has landed in India in West Bengal uh
what do you have to say to that your
thoughts your first thoughts his first
thought is the freedom we we are
liberated we are a free country now we
we we are an occupied country as long as
she was there uh she was behaving like a
occupation force a dictator a general
and so on controlling everything today
all the people of Bangladesh feel
liberated there again the second
Liberation movement occasion with
celebration of occasion going on all
over the country you see this and
congratulations to all the young people
who led this whole movement to come
bring it to this level liberate
us ultimately bringing everybody
together and Liberate the whole country
you're feeling that sense of Liberation
joy that we can start all over again we
missed it we wanted to do it in the
first round when we became independent
in 1971 and we missed it because of all
this problem that we have right now uh
we want to now make a fresh start and
create a beautiful country for ourself
that's the commitment we do and students
and young people will be leading our
future that's what the I'm looking
forward to right what next for
Bangladesh sir because uh and where does
Bangladesh go from here uh the Army has
taken over Bangladesh Army Chief has
said that an interim government will be
formed so what kind of interim
government are we looking
at well that's will be coming I'm sure
all this thing happen now
that H has left the country fled the
country now we are free we we can decide
what we want so all these issues will be
resolved as we go along and I'm sure we
will have a very good
start uh what kind of a role do you see
for yourself sir uh and what is
happening I'll continue to work for the
people the way I did before with micro
credit with social business and
everything so I'll continue with my work
uh in a more free environment that I
didn't have during the regime of sh
Casina because he is always pursuing me
always attacking me and so on so I will
continue devote myself myself to do the
things that I couldn't do before so when
are you planning to return to
Bangladesh yes I will be very soon I'll
be coming back you you're going back
yeah uh sir also uh we are seeing very
disturbing visuals on the television
screen you know protesters have stormed
the Bangladesh Prime Minister Palace in
Dhaka then we saw the statue of shik
Muju Rahman shik hina's father who
played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's
Independence Movement
being vandalized what does it say about
mujibur rahman's
movement it shows it says what they feel
about Hina what she did to herself and
to her father this is an expression of
the damages she has done so it's not the
fault of the young people who are doing
this is the fault of the person who made
these images go down the TR so uh do you
think that in some way she has uh
tainted the legacy of for father of
course destroyed it completely not
tainted destroyed it
completely okay and uh what has been the
role of the US sir if any in this part
transition because uh in it is being
said that you know us has also played a
role and what is happening in
Bangladesh usually people think about
India played the role in it all all of
it one way uh and people blame USA they
not playing active role in Bangladesh
and always trying to do things in
Bangladesh through India and people are
very upset about that uh so I don't know
what role India has played or what role
USA has played both both of them were
very active in Bangladesh but our
complaint is India was playing the major
role and USA was playing a minor role so
I I don't know what role now uh they are
playing on this scenario and what role
they will play in the upcoming uh
situation uh so how should India look at
the development sir
I don't know you have to say that
because what India looked at how does it
impact the India how will it impact the
India Bangladesh uh relationship the
bilateral relationship that we have we
are neighbors we are part of SAR we want
to continue good relationship there's no
question about it how to shape it how to
design it how to give the mutual respect
honor Mutual opinions and so on uh those
all the thing that the next government
when is elected will
decide and how and I'm sure it will be a
relationship of great friendship right
and how do you see the opposition's role
in Bangladesh sir because the Bangladesh
nationalist party Khalid Zia uh is
unwell uh so the opposition landscape
how do you see it and what kind of a
role do you see for them uh in the
days when we discuss this we are talking
about old stuff right in the meantime
things have changed is the arm league is
no longer the arm League that we used to
know the day before yesterday or today
so what role arm League broken this dis
disintegrated arm League will be
functioning BNP never played any role
because they never had a chance to be in
any role they are not in the parliament
we don't know what is left over left of
BNP what what we would do and other
parties are very minor parties the
jamaat is
is already banned so that's a new
question the new governments will have
to face it's already banned but the last
section that as dat is to B jamat
Islamic but uh I mean would this uh lead
to a grow bigger role for jamat jamat s
in Bangladesh uh politics depends
depends on what other other roles
emerging so that's important there's ve
created by arm
uh BNP was
silent because they have been under
attack all
along now when the free country how they
emerge how they decide their policies
and actions uh because if there's an
election what role they will play uh in
the election how they perform in the
election because as long as we have a
fair election lots of will done we don't
have to speculate anymore because we go
back to the people they will voting they
will decide which which which party
exists which party disappears which
become stronger than ever mhm I'm asking
another speculative question so I mean
will we see a new kind of political
formation in the country I hope so I
hope so definitely that's what I was in
the morning I was telling you in my
previous interview that young people
should lead the way they should be in
charge of the country not the older
generation they have old ideas old way
of doing things we would have the Young
Generation take over and shape the
country the way they want is their
country they have sacrificed a lot you
have seen it now they have very
legitimate ground that whole country
will say that you run the country you
have freed us they are Freedom Fighters
for us so let the Freedom Fighters
decide what kind of country they want to
make right and what would be your
message for uh uh the people of
Bangladesh today enjoy the freedom make
make sure this time we don't make a
mistake we make sure we cling we stay
close to democratic principles and all
the things that it stands for freedom of
speech and uh rule of law and
Independence of Judiciary and all the
things that we talk about uh human
rights so we stick to that as long as
you stick to that you remain a strong
country you can be the beautiful country
this has all the features of a becoming
fantastic country is a creative country
country energetic country we have done
wonderful things in the past we can do
much more we want to be the ideal
country for for at least for the S
countries we want to show the way how to
how to make it happen everybody has
problems but we will keep on solving
problems and show the way how to change
the world change our life change the
life of the Next Generation and future
generation and help each other and
become a big family of s countries right
like I was asking you in the afternoon
that you know many people say that this
was long coming and situation evolved
pretty quickly I mean from the student
protest it started off as a student
protest and then I mean suddenly it
became so big and within days uh the
protest became big and now today we are
seeing shik Hina resigning leaving the
country the Prime Minister resigning and
leaving the
country yeah this is a concrete examples
so how things can suddenly change
because people feel it that way people
just because they cannot express
themselves doesn't mean they don't feel
it they feel it given opportunity to
express it since we don't have the
democratic practices Democratic
institutions Democratic uh principles
practice in Bangladesh we couldn't
express ourselves we didn't know what
was it the moment these are removed all
the obstacles are removed they came out
and now they will be showing their what
they're feeling is what kind of capacity
they have Young Generation has a
fantastic capacity to undo the things
and build the things that need to do
create a future for themselves they're
very dedicated committed people they
love their country uh want to do things
in a way that they stand out in the in
the n in the committee of nations of the
world that they are as respectable
Nation as anybody else right also so do
you see a backlash against the ruling
awami League uh leaders there in the
country natural this is a something may
happen but the responsibility of the new
government would be to make sure it is
within the framework of the law right
sir thank you so much sir for joining us
again and hoping that uh you know uh
elected government is soon in place in
Bangladesh I'm sharing my joy with about
The Liberation about the independence
that we just gained thank you very much
for giving thank you so much sir you and
your business thank Youk you sir
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