Washington, D.C.: Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the State Department, conveyed during a press briefing on Thursday that the United States is hopeful that the newly established interim government in Bangladesh will serve as a foundation for a democratic future.
Miller highlighted that the United States has engaged in communication with the interim government, including its participation in the swearing-in ceremony.
"There has been ongoing dialogue with the interim government. Our charge d'affaires was present at the swearing-in ceremony today. It is uncertain whether she engaged directly with the individual who was sworn in, but she was part of the broader communication with the interim government," Miller explained.
"We have clearly communicated our desire to see the interim government guide Bangladesh towards a democratic path for its citizens," he further elaborated.
Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus was inaugurated as the head of Bangladesh's interim government on the evening of Thursday, three days following Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister and her departure from the country amidst widespread unrest.
Yunus, at the age of 84, took the oath during a ceremony in Dhaka.
The primary responsibilities for Yunus now include restoring peace within Bangladesh and setting the stage for forthcoming elections.
Bangladesh's nominal President, Mohammed Shahabuddin, administered the oath to Yunus for his position as chief advisor, which is functionally equivalent to that of a prime minister, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from foreign embassies, members of civil society, leading businessmen, and former members of opposition parties at the presidential residence in Dhaka. It was notable that there were no delegates from Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League, in attendance.
Upon his arrival in Bangladesh, Yunus issued a sincere appeal to his supporters, urging them to maintain peace and cease the turmoil. He emphasized the importance of preventing any form of violence against individuals within the country, as reported by the Daily Star.
