Marking the final days of his administration, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus bid an emotional farewell to the officials and employees of his office on Monday, ahead of transferring power to the newly elected government.
During the gathering at the Chief Advisor’s Office in Tejgaon, Prof. Yunus delivered a heartfelt farewell speech, thanking all staff members for their relentless efforts and dedication over the past 18 months.
Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, the Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor, confirmed that Prof. Yunus expressed deep gratitude to the entire team for their support in managing the country during the transition period. Following the speech, the Nobel laureate participated in a special photo session with all the employees.
Transition of Power This farewell comes in the wake of the successful completion of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum held on February 12. The interim government, led by the world-renowned economist, assumed charge on August 8, 2024, following a historic mass uprising on August 5.
Preparations are now in the final stages to hand over state power to elected representatives. According to the schedule, the newly elected Members of Parliament will take their oaths on Tuesday morning (February 17) at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The new cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday afternoon.
With these oaths, the tenure of the interim government will formally conclude, and Prof. Yunus will officially depart from his responsibilities.
Election Results In the national election held last Thursday, the alliance led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won 212 seats and is preparing to form the next government. The alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami secured 77 seats.
