Can a Nobel laureate lead Bangladesh into a new era? | The Take

There is cautious optimism as Bangladesh grapples with the aftermath of its student-led protests. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus now leads a hopeful interim government tasked with securing elections. Will Bangladesh achieve true stability, or will a tumultuous political saga enter a new phase?

In this episode:

-Tanvir Chowdhury, Al Jazeera Bangladesh Correspondent/Producer.

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, and Sonia Bhagat with Amy Walters, Khaled Soltan, Duha Mosaad, Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Manahil Naveed, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

[jahangiralam]

Tanvir Chowdhury and Al Jazeera played a significant role in achieving Bangladesh's second independence. Thanks to Tanvir Chowdhury and Al Jazeera.

[manjuralam]

Aljazeera played a great role in telecasting the true news of Bangladesh, please keep it up.

[webkih]

we want him at least for 6 years. he will be our pioneer for our greater change.

[rofikulalom]

Alhamdulillah!!
Dr. Younus is our pride.
Whole Nations hoping that he will be a perfect ruler of Bangladesh.
We Trust on much with p
Prof. Dr. Younus❤️🇧🇩❤️

[mirzaahad]

Yunus Our leader is undoubtedly an outstanding man with personality.
Bangladesh live long 😅

[SajedulKarim_mesuk]

In sha allah yes, he can take Bangladesh in a new era.

[mozibulislam]

Tanvir Chowdhury as well as Al Jazeera have played a crucial role in our struggle against Hasina's dictatorial rule.Thanks for backing us❤

[normanswazo]

Bangladesh’s student movement has initiated a revolution that seeks democracy and rejects fascism, including rejection of dynastic rule such as envisioned by both Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party with each expecting that one day Sheikh Hasina’s son or Khaleda Zia’s son would rule. They envision a new reformed party politics, but it remains to be seen precisely how this will unfold in the months ahead. It will be difficult to move towards normalcy as long as some agitate for immediate trials of those responsible for murders and torture during the time of Hasina’s rule. And, given the definitions of genocide and crimes against humanity in international law, it will not make sense to have trials conducted under the International Crime Tribunal of Bangladesh—murder, torture, etc. with reference to the governing statutes suffices without referring to concepts such as genocide, the criteria for which are quite clear in international law and not applicable in present context.

[IbnShahid]

Yunus is a decent guy. But expecting him to sort out so many of Bangladesh’s problems in just a few months is a big ask. And he is 84-years-old. (Though looking good for his age, he must have a healthy lifestyle!) I just wish he was 15 years younger. 😢

[adne]

*Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Yemen, Libya, South Sudan, Haiti. under interim government.*
fast election new government.

[PrinciplesByArif]

We the people of Bangladesh against all forms of discrimination and we are one of the courageous nation to fight against injustice.

[rashedsiddque]

I think that Sheikh Hasina has no rights, the way she exploited people for 15 years, she will not get any rights for 15 years, then she will realize what a heinous sin it is to deprive people of their rights.

[rahnumeawo]

We want Dr. Yunus as our prime minister. He is a kind hearted person and also a genius. Hasina tried to oppress him many times just because he wanted to help the poor people in Bangladesh and stood against injustice.

[Jannatkh-pd]

May Allah bless Bangladesh, Pakistan and Palestine 🇧🇩🇵🇸❤🇵🇸🇵🇰

[mahfujhossen-uugd]

Dr.Mohhammad Yunus is best leader for Bangladeshi people's.

[souravkhan]

Thanks Al Jazeera From bottom of every Bangladeshi Heart❤️
Thank you so much

[hafizsadat]

We, Bangladeshi, are true supporters of the Al zazeera....

Thank you so much for being with us throughout the movement.

[easymathematics]

Best of Luck Bangladesh 🎉🎉 ❤ from Pakistan
After seeing you free from evil people, we believe that change is coming. The cruel and powerful people are oppressing the poor, but your example gives us hope that a wind of change has begun.

[masumsamia]

We are Bangladeshi people's much optimistic of Dr. younus..
Pray for us...

[ihtesham_emon]

I'm from Bangladesh, and I tell you most people don't want an election right now. Everyone wants that the system should be changed first so that another dictator should never come! ❤