Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus urges peace ahead of return to Bangladesh

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus urges peace ahead of return to Bangladesh

Incoming head of interim government hails ‘second Victory Day’ but tells Bangladeshis: ‘Violence is our enemy’

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The Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is to lead an interim government in Bangladesh, urged people in the country to “refrain from all kinds of violence” after a mass uprising that has included communal attacks.

Concern is rising in Bangladesh and neighbouring India over continuing violent unrest after the ousting of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina; in particular, attacks on Hindu homes, shops and temples.

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