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Prof Yunus gives farewell speech before power handover
Greenwatch Desk
Politics
2026-02-16, 4:35pm
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday delivered a farewell address to officers and staff at the Chief Adviser’s Office, marking the end of the interim administration’s tenure.
Following his speech, he joined officials and employees for a photo session at the office.
The interim government, which assumed office on August 8, 2024 under Prof Yunus, is set to conclude its term with the swearing-in of a new government on Tuesday (February 17).
The BNP-led alliance is poised to form the next government after securing a landslide victory in Thursday’s national election, winning 212 seats, while the Jamaat-e-Islami led alliance won 77 seats, reports UNB.