CA Yunus will not resign: Special Assistant Taiyeb
"Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus doesn't need power. Dr Yunus sir is necessary for the sake of Bangladesh, for the peaceful democratic transition of Bangladesh," the special assistant to the chief adviser wrote in a post on his Facebook profile.
Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus will not resign, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the CA on posts, telecommunications and information technology ministry, today (23 May).
"Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus doesn't need power. Dr Yunus sir is necessary for the sake of Bangladesh, for the peaceful democratic transition of Bangladesh," Taiyeb wrote in a post on his Facebook profile this morning.
He, however, later deleted the post and clarified in a separate status update that the earlier post was his 'personal opinion' and called on media outlets not to make a news out of it.
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His statement in the post, now deleted, came after speculations spread that Yunus, who took charge of the interim government as the CA in August last year after a mass uprising toppled the Awami League from power, was considering resigning from his position.
Yesterday (22 May), after an hour-long meeting of the Advisory Council, Yunus held a four-hour-long unscheduled meeting with the council members where he expressed frustration over various obstacles, political unrest, and non-cooperation from political parties and said he was considering resigning.
Taiyeb wrote, "Rather, the cabinet must become more dynamic. The government needs to be more functional, advisers must work harder, and visible progress must be presented to the public — there can be no disagreement on this.
"We must demonstrate that after the mass uprising, the professor has delivered success in governance after coming to power with the people's consent."
"Dr Muhammad Yunus is respected by the global community, and it is our responsibility to uphold that respect," he said.
Taiyeb continued, "I believe the government must now engage more closely with political parties, holding regular discussions and seeking their opinions on various matters. No form of isolation is acceptable."
"At the same time, the military must not interfere in politics. In today's world, no military of a civilised nation engages in politics. Therefore, the army chief's statement about elections by December failed to maintain jurisdictional correctness," he said.
"However, the military must be shown due respect and must be kept in confidence. Sudden or reckless actions regarding the military must not be taken.
"Similarly, under the guise of inclusiveness, the rehabilitation of the Awami League must not be demanded. The Bangladesh Army is our pride and a source of confidence — no one should undermine that," Taiyeb wrote.
He said, "After the necessary preparations, the election will hopefully be held sometime between April and May, though this is my personal opinion. All necessary reforms must be completed within this period, and the July Charter must be implemented.
"However, the exact election date based on the roadmap from December to June is solely within the sir's [Yunus] authority. No one else can hijack that authority. When sir was brought in, he stated at the airport that his voice must be heard."
In July-August 2025, the country will nationally celebrate the one-year anniversary of the July Uprising, Taiyeb said. "And by August, we also hope to see the first verdict in the trial of the tyrannical murderer Hasina brought to light."
"Insha'Allah, we will not lose. We cannot be defeated. Long live the revolution. Long live Professor Yunus. Long live Bangladesh," he said ending the Facebook post.
