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Bangladesh's Yunus Calls For Reform On Revolution Anniversary

The protests culminated on August 5, 2024 when thousands of protesters stormed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's palace and she escaped by helicopter (Credit: AFP)

Bangladesh's interim leader on Tuesday marked the one year anniversary since the overthrow of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina by calling for people to seize the "opportunity" of reform.

But Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old who is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until elections are held, also warned against those he said sought to roll back gains made.

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