Muhammad Yunus resigning was a complete drama: Former Indian envoy to Bangladesh

Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has dismissed recent discussions about Muhammad Yunus’s purported resignation as a "complete drama," alleging it was a tactic to divert public attention from the Bangladeshi Army's growing political assertions.

In a strong critique, Sikri said, “There was never any genuine intention of resignation from Muhammad Yunus. He himself never officially stated that he would step down. The entire narrative was crafted to distract from the developments led by the army chief and senior military officials.”

She referred to a pivotal meeting held on May 21, when Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman convened discussions with high-ranking officers. During this session, the army reportedly laid out a five-point plan, one of which emphatically called for national elections to be held by the end of this year.

Sikri underscored the critical role played by the military in shaping the current political framework. “It should not be forgotten that last year, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country, it was the army chief who agreed to the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as the head chief advisor of an interim government,” she stated.

Clarifying the nature of this arrangement, Sikri emphasized, “This setup is not even a caretaker government. It is an interim government with limited authority it cannot implement reforms or amend the constitution.”