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[Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to the Dhaka Tribune of Bangladesh on the 8th, the country's President Mohammad Shehabuddin Chup presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the interim government led by Nobel Prize winner Yunus in the capital Dhaka on the same day. Yunus said at the inauguration ceremony that he "will uphold, support and protect the constitution" and perform his duties "sincerely". The report said that the interim government consists of 17 members.

Bangladesh News Agency said that Yunus arrived in Dhaka earlier on the 8th and delivered a speech at the airport. Yunus promised to quickly promote the rapid development of Bangladesh and said that "restoring law and order is a top priority." Yunus said: "Today is a day for us to be proud of. This revolution that has brought new victories to Bangladesh must continue to be carried forward and strengthened. I express my deepest gratitude and thanks to the young people who made this possible." He stressed the need to regain the people's confidence in the government and urged government officials and members of the armed forces to work together so that "we can quickly build a beautiful Bangladesh." The Dhaka Tribune mentioned that Yunus' voice was choked and he even burst into tears during his speech.

On August 8, 2024, local time, Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, arrived in the capital Dhaka. (Visual China)

According to the Dhaka Tribune, Hasina's son Sajib Wazed Joy said that Hasina will return to Bangladesh "once democracy is restored." Joy made the above remarks in an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI) on the 8th. The report said that despite rumors that Hasina was seeking asylum in the United States or the United Kingdom, Joy denied these claims and said that she and her daughter remained in New Delhi and had not yet decided on their next move. Joy also said that he hoped Yunus would fulfill his promise and "not let past mistakes hinder future progress." (Xiao Tong)