Yunus to leave Jamuna; PM Tarique to reside there
Sources close to Muhammad Yunus said he will move back to his private residence in Gulshan once minor renovation work there is completed.
Former Chief Adviser to the interim government Muhammad Yunus will vacate the state guest house Jamuna, after which it will be prepared as the official residence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BBC Bangla reported.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) formed the government after winning the 13th national parliamentary election on 17 February, ending the tenure of the interim government.
Yunus had taken oath as the chief adviser three days after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in August 2024 during the mass uprising.
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Jamuna was designated as his residence because the traditional prime ministerial residence, Ganabhaban, had been damaged during unrest and was considered unfit for use.
Police officials said Yunus is still staying at Jamuna temporarily but will leave within about a week. Sources close to him said he will move back to his private residence in Gulshan once minor renovation work there is completed.
Officials confirmed that Jamuna will now serve as the prime minister's residence. Law enforcement authorities said security arrangements in the area are being maintained and will continue when Tarique Rahman moves in.
Public Works Department officials told BBC Bangla that some refurbishment will be required before the prime minister occupies the building. They plan to start work once the residence is vacated and aim to complete preparations within roughly a month, based on the prime minister's requirements.
According to the report, Yunus will remain in Bangladesh for now and plans to resume activities at the Yunus Centre from next week. He will focus on his "Three Zero" initiative, promoting zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions.
He is scheduled to travel to Japan in the third week of March at the invitation of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation for a five-day programme. Yunus will deliver lectures, attend meetings, and discuss collaborations, and is expected to return to Bangladesh after the visit.
People close to Yunus said he has received invitations to other international conferences but has not yet confirmed participation. He has not made any public statement regarding the residential transition.
