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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi, Redwan Ahmed in Dhaka and Kaamil Ahmed in London

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus urges peace as he is sworn in as Bangladesh leader

Muhammad Yunus at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport waves to people
Muhammad Yunus at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Wednesday. Photograph: Abdul Saboor/Reuters

The Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is to lead an interim government in Bangladesh, urged people in the country to “refrain from all kinds of violence” after a mass uprising that has included communal attacks.

Concern is rising in Bangladesh and neighbouring India over continuing violent unrest after the ousting of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina; in particular, attacks on Hindu homes, shops and temples.

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